The List of Vader Albums in Order of Release Date

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How many albums does Vader have?

The discography of Vader consists of twelve studio albums, two compilation albums, two live albums, eight extended plays, one cover album, four video albums, nine singles, twelve music videos, and three demo albums.

The List of  Vader Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Vader Album in Order of Release Date:

1. The Ultimate Incantation — 16 November 1992
2. De Profundis — 5 September 1995
3. Black to the Blind — 13 October 1997
4. Litany — 22 March 2000
5. Revelations — 22 May 2002
6. The Beast — 8 September 2004
7. Impressions in Blood — 23 August 2006
8. Necropolis — 21 August 2009
9. Welcome to the Morbid Reich — 12 August 2011
10. Tibi et Igni — 30 May 2014
11. The Empire — 4 November 2016
12. Solitude in Madness — 1 May 2020

All Vader Albums List in Order

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1. The Ultimate Incantation (1992)

Tracks:

1. Creation (Intro)
2. Dark Age
3. Vicious Circle
4. The Crucified Ones
5. Final Massacre
6. Testimony
7. Reign Carrion
8. Chaos
9. One Step to Salvation
10. Demon’s Wind
11. Decapitated Saints
12. Breath of Centuries

The Ultimate Incantation is the debut studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader, released in 1992 through Earache Records. Recorded at Rhythm Studios in England after initial sessions at Sunlight Studio were scrapped due to technical limitations, the album showcases Vader’s early struggle and determination to capture their intense sound. Featuring iconic artwork by Dan Seagrave and a music video for “Dark Age,” the record blends ferocious blast beats with complex riffing. Despite its raw production, critics praised the album for establishing Vader as one of death metal’s most technically skilled and influential bands.

2. De Profundis (1995)

Tracks:

1. Silent Empire
2. An Act of Darkness
3. Blood of Kingu
4. Incarnation
5. Sothis
6. Revolt
7. Of Moon, Blood, Dream, and Me
8. Vision and the Voice
9. Reborn in Flames

De Profundis is the second studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader and a major milestone in the band’s rise within the extreme metal scene. Recorded in May 1995 at Modern Sound Studio in Gdynia and produced by Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek and Adam Toczko, the album delivers aggressive riffs, tight songwriting, and relentless intensity. Originally released in Poland and later internationally, it gained additional attention through multiple reissues featuring bonus tracks, including a bold cover of Depeche Mode’s “I Feel You.” With strong sales in Poland and standout tracks like “Silent Empire” and “Incarnation,” De Profundis helped cement Vader’s global reputation.

3. Black to the Blind (1997)

Tracks:

1. Heading for Internal Darkness
2. The Innermost Ambience
3. Carnal
4. Fractal Light
5. True Names
6. Beast Raping
7. Foetus God
8. The Red Passage
9. Distant Dream
10. Black to the Blind

Black to the Blind is the third studio album by Polish death metal veterans Vader, originally released on 13 October 1997 across Europe and Poland. Recorded at Selani Studio in Olsztyn and produced by Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek, the album delivers relentless speed, razor-sharp riffs, and compact song structures that define Vader’s aggressive style. Tracks like “Carnal” and the title song showcase mechanized precision and raw intensity, earning lasting critical acclaim. Nominated for a Fryderyk Award, the album’s legacy was reaffirmed when Loudwire named it the best death metal album of 1997, cementing its status as a genre classic.

4. Litany (2000)

Tracks:

1. Wings
2. The One Made of Dreams
3. Xeper
4. Litany
5. Cold Demons
6. The Calling
7. North
8. Forwards to Die!!!
9. A World of Hurt
10. The World Made Flesh
11. The Final Massacre

Litany is the fourth studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader, released in 2000 through Metal Blade Records. Widely regarded as one of the band’s most aggressive and focused releases, the album delivers relentless speed, razor-sharp riffs, and concise songwriting. Recorded in 1999 at Red Studio in Gdańsk and produced by frontman Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek alongside Adam Toczko, Litany showcases Vader at their most brutal and disciplined. The album topped Poland’s Gazeta Wyborcza bestseller chart, earned a Fryderyk Award nomination, and featured a music video for “Cold Demons,” cementing its classic status in death metal history.

5. Revelations (2002)

Tracks:

1. Epitaph
2. The Nomad
3. Wolftribe
4. Whisper
5. When Darkness Calls
6. Torch of War
7. The Code
8. Lukewarm Race
9. Revelation of Black Moses

Revelations is the fifth studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader, released in 2002 through Metal Blade Records. Originally planned under the working title Epitaph, the album showcases Vader’s aggressive yet precise sound, blending brutal riffs with sharp songwriting. Recorded at Red Studio in Gdańsk and produced by frontman Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek, Revelations features guest appearances by Nergal of Behemoth and U.reck of Lux Occulta, adding extra depth to its dark atmosphere. Preceded by the single “Angel of Death”, the album earned a Fryderyk Award nomination, cementing its status as a standout release in Vader’s discography.

6. The Beast (2004)

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Out of the Deep
3. Dark Transmission
4. Firebringer
5. The Sea Came in at Last
6. I Shall Prevail
7. The Zone
8. Insomnia
9. Apopheniac
10. Choices

The Beast is the sixth studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader, released in September 2004 through Metal Blade Records, Metal Mind Productions, and Marquee/Avalon in Japan. Recorded at RG Studio in Gdańsk and produced by frontman Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek, the album marked a turning point with a slightly more melodic yet still aggressive sound. It was the band’s first release without longtime drummer Doc, featuring session drummer Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski instead. Preceded by the single “Beware the Beast,” the album earned a Fryderyk Award nomination and charted strongly in Poland and Japan.

7. Impressions in Blood (2006)

Tracks:

1. Between Day and Night
2. ShadowFear
3. As Heavens Collide…
4. Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead)
5. Field of Heads
6. Predator
7. Warlords
8. Red Code
9. Amongst the Ruins
10. They Live!!!
11. The Book

Impressions in Blood is the seventh studio album by Polish death metal legends Vader, showcasing the band at one of their fastest and most aggressive peaks. Released in 2006, the album was recorded at the renowned Hertz Studio and produced by the Wiesławscy Brothers, delivering a sharp, powerful sound packed with relentless blast beats and precise double-bass drumming. Featuring striking artwork by Seth Siro Anton of Septicflesh, the album includes fan favorites like “Helleluyah!!! (God Is Dead).” It earned a Fryderyk Award nomination, charted strongly in Poland and Japan, and remains a standout release in Vader’s influential discography.

8. Necropolis (2009)

Tracks:

1. Devilizer
2. Rise of the Undead
3. Never Say My Name
4. Blast
5. The Seal
6. Dark Heart
7. Impure
8. Summoning the Futura
9. Anger
10. We Are the Horde
11. When the Sun Drowns in Dark

Necropolis is the eighth studio album by Polish death metal pioneers Vader, released on 21 August 2009 via Nuclear Blast. Recorded at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland, and produced by Tue Madsen, the album features intense, fast-paced death metal with tight instrumentation and dark, aggressive themes. It marks the debut of drummer Paweł “Paul” Jaroszewicz and includes notable tracks like “Never Say My Name,” which received a striking music video inspired by Patrick Graham’s The Gospel According to Satan. Critically acclaimed, Necropolis was nominated for a Fryderyk Award and achieved chart success in Poland, Germany, France, and the US Heatseekers.

9. Welcome to the Morbid Reich (2011)

Tracks:

1. Ultima Thule
2. Return to the Morbid Reich
3. The Black Eye
4. Come and See My Sacrifice
5. Only Hell Knows
6. I Am Who Feasts Upon Your Soul
7. Don’t Rip the Beast’s Heart Out
8. I Had a Dream…
9. Lord of Thorns
10. Decapitated Saints
11. They’re Coming…
12. Black Velvet and Skulls of Steel

“Welcome to the Morbid Reich” is the ninth studio album by Polish death metal pioneers Vader, released on 12 August 2011 via Nuclear Blast. The album, recorded at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland, features production by the Wiesławscy Brothers and cover art by Zbigniew Bielak. It marked the debut of guitarist Marek “Spider” Pająk and the final appearance of drummer Paweł “Paul” Jaroszewicz. Preceded by the single “Come and See My Sacrifice,” the album won a Fryderyk Award for Heavy Metal Album of the Year and charted internationally, reaching number 6 in Poland and appearing on Billboard’s Heatseekers and Hard Rock charts.

10. Tibi et Igni (2014)

Tracks:

1. Go to Hell
2. Where Angels Weep
3. Armada on Fire
4. riumph of Death
5. Hexenkessel
6. Abandon All Hope
7. Worms of Eden
8. The Eye of the Abyss
9. The Light Reaper
10. The End

Tibi et Igni, released on 30 May 2014 through Nuclear Blast, is the tenth studio album by Polish death metal pioneers Vader. Recorded at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland, with the Wiesławski brothers producing, it marks the debut of British drummer James Stewart. The album’s title, Latin for “For You and Fire,” reflects its aggressive and fiery sound, featuring standout tracks like “Go to Hell” and “Where Angels Weep.” Available in multiple formats including digipak, colored LP, and limited editions with bonus tracks, the album showcases Joe Petagno’s striking artwork. Tibi et Igni charted internationally, reaching number 16 in Poland and 18 on the US Heatseekers.

11. The Empire (2016)

Tracks:

1. Angels of Steel
2. Tempest
3. Prayer to the God of War
4. Iron Reign
5. No Gravity
6. Genocidius
7. The Army-Geddon
8. Feel My Pain
9. Parabellum
10. Send Me Back to Hell

Vader’s The Empire, released in 2016, is the Polish death metal band’s eleventh studio album, showcasing their signature aggressive style often hailed as “vintage Vader.” Clocking in at just over 33 minutes, the album delivers intense tracks like “Angels of Steel,” “Prayer to the God of War,” and “Iron Reign,” combining blistering riffs, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek leads with powerful vocals and lead guitar, supported by Marek “Spider” Pająk on rhythm guitar, Tomasz “Hal” Halicki on bass, and James Stewart on drums. Produced by Wojtek and Sławek Wiesławscy with Joe Petagno’s striking cover art, the album reached #29 in Poland and charted on US Billboard Heatseekers and Hard Rock charts.

12. Solitude in Madness (2020)

Tracks:

1. Shock and Awe
2. Into Oblivion
3. Despair
4. Incineration of the Gods
5. Sanctification Denied
6. And Satan Wept
7. Emptiness
8. Final Declaration
9. Dancing in the Slaughterhouse
10. Stigma of Divinity
11. Bones

Solitude in Madness is the twelfth studio album by Polish death metal veterans Vader, released on 1 May 2020 through Nuclear Blast. Marking the final album with drummer James Stewart, it was recorded at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England, with Scott Atkins handling production, mixing, and engineering. The album features cover art by Wes Benscoter, the first collaboration since 1995’s De Profundis. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, it includes aggressive tracks like “Shock and Awe” and “Incineration of the Gods,” plus an Acid Drinkers cover, “Dancing in the Slaughterhouse.” The album charted highly in Poland, Germany, and Austria.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring Vader Albums in Order offers a clear view of the band’s relentless evolution and lasting influence in death metal. From the raw intensity of The Ultimate Incantation to the modern ferocity of Solitude in Madness, Vader consistently refined their sound while staying true to extreme metal roots. Each album reflects shifts in lineup, production, and thematic depth, showcasing Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek’s unwavering vision. For fans and newcomers alike, understanding Vader Albums in Order not only highlights their musical growth but also confirms Vader’s status as one of the most important and enduring death metal bands in history.

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