Album: Vent by Caliban (2001)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Lifeforce Records
Format: Album

Description: Vent is a second full length studio album by the German metalcore band Caliban, released January 27, 2001 on the Lifeforce label.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Lifeforce Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Vent is a second full length studio album by the German metalcore band Caliban, released January 27, 2001 on the Lifeforce label.

Album: Shadow Hearts by Caliban (2003)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Lifeforce Records
Format: Album

Description: Shadow Hearts is a third full length studio album by a German metalcore band Caliban, released January 31, 2003 on the Lifeforce label.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Lifeforce Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Shadow Hearts is a third full length studio album by a German metalcore band Caliban, released January 31, 2003 on the Lifeforce label.

Album: The Undying Darkness by Caliban (2006)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Roadrunner Records
Format: Album

Description: The Undying Darkness is the fifth studio album by Caliban, released  February 27, 2006 on the Roadrunner label.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Roadrunner Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


The Undying Darkness is the fifth studio album by Caliban, released  February 27, 2006 on the Roadrunner label.

Album: Gravity by Caliban (2016)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Description: "Gravity" is the tenth full length  studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on March 25, 2016 through Century Media Records.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2010s, Album, Century Media


"Gravity" is the tenth full length  studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on March 25, 2016 through Century Media Records.

Album: Ghost Empire by Caliban (2014)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Description: "Ghost Empire"  is the ninth studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on January 24, 2014 through Century Media Records. The album entered the German Media Control Charts at #7, becoming Caliban's first top 10 album.
A release through iTunes featured four bonus tracks.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2010s, Album, Century Media

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


"Ghost Empire"  is the ninth studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on January 24, 2014 through Century Media Records. The album entered the German Media Control Charts at #7, becoming Caliban's first top 10 album.
A release through iTunes featured four bonus tracks.

Album: Elements by Caliban (2018)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Description: "Elements" is the eleventh full length studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on April 6, 2018 through Century Media Records.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2010s, Album, Century Media


"Elements" is the eleventh full length studio album by German metalcore band Caliban, released on April 6, 2018 through Century Media Records.

Album: Say Hello to Tragedy by Caliban (2009)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Description: Say Hello to Tragedy is the seventh full-length album by Caliban. The album was released on August 24, 2009 (Europe), with Century Media Records, instead of the usual, Roadrunner Records. The album entered the German Media Control chart at No. 36.
The concept of Say Hello to Tragedy comes from questioning why tragedies happen nowadays that could have been prevented.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Century Media


Say Hello to Tragedy is the seventh full-length album by Caliban. The album was released on August 24, 2009 (Europe), with Century Media Records, instead of the usual, Roadrunner Records. The album entered the German Media Control chart at No. 36.
The concept of Say Hello to Tragedy comes from questioning why tragedies happen nowadays that could have been prevented.

Album: I am Nemesis by Caliban (2012)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Description: I Am Nemesis is the 8th full-length album by the German metalcore band Caliban, which was released on February 3, 2012 on Century Media. 
Lyrically, I Am Nemesis is a continuation of the band's last record, Say Hello to Tragedy, and focuses on controversial and often overlooked world issues. Marcus Bischoff of Heaven Shall Burn and Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence are confirmed as guest vocals.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2010s, Album, Century Media


I Am Nemesis is the 8th full-length album by the German metalcore band Caliban, which was released on February 3, 2012 on Century Media. 
Lyrically, I Am Nemesis is a continuation of the band's last record, Say Hello to Tragedy, and focuses on controversial and often overlooked world issues. Marcus Bischoff of Heaven Shall Burn and Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence are confirmed as guest vocals.

Album: The Awakening by Caliban (2007)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Roadrunner Records
Format: Album

Description: The Awakening is the sixth studio album by Caliban, released in Germany on May 25, 2007 on the Roadrunner label.
 The album peaked at number 36 on the German album charts. A limited digipak edition was released, which also came with a bonus patch. The album was released in the United States on October 23, 2007. This delay was because of the band's American label, Abacus Recordings, merging with Century Media.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Roadrunner Records


The Awakening is the sixth studio album by Caliban, released in Germany on May 25, 2007 on the Roadrunner label.
 The album peaked at number 36 on the German album charts. A limited digipak edition was released, which also came with a bonus patch. The album was released in the United States on October 23, 2007. This delay was because of the band's American label, Abacus Recordings, merging with Century Media.

"Dystopia" presents a visceral blend of metalcore with a polished yet aggressive production style. The album features a dynamic range of tempos, oscillating between frenetic blast beats and slower, more atmospheric sections, creating a compelling contrast. Guitars are heavily layered, delivering both crushing riffs and intricate melodies, while the bass provides a deep, resonant foundation that enhances the overall intensity. The use of electronic elements, particularly in tracks like "VirUS" and "mOther," adds an unsettling texture, enhancing the thematic darkness. Vocals traverse from guttural growls to soaring clean passages, contributing to the emotional depth. Each track, from the anthemic "Ascent of the Blessed" to the haunting "Phantom Pain," showcases a meticulous attention to sonic detail, making the album a distinctive exploration of dystopian themes.

Album: Dystopia by Caliban (2022)
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album, Century Media


Album: A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven by Caliban (1999)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Lifeforce Records
Format: Album

Description: A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven is the debut studio album by German metalcore band Caliban and was released December 14, 1999 on the Lifeforce label.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 1990s, Album, Lifeforce Records


A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven is the debut studio album by German metalcore band Caliban and was released December 14, 1999 on the Lifeforce label.

"Back From Hell" showcases a potent blend of metalcore's aggressive energy and melodic intricacies, characterized by heavy guitar riffs and dynamic drumming. The production is polished yet raw, allowing the visceral intensity of tracks like "Guilt Trip" and "Infection" to shine through. The album opens with the atmospheric "Resurgence," setting a brooding tone that persists throughout. Songs like "I Was a Happy Kid Once" juxtapose melodic hooks with harsh vocals, creating a compelling contrast. The tempo varies, with tracks like "Overdrive" delivering relentless speed, while "Solace in Suffer" offers moments of reflective heaviness. The sonic texture is enriched with layers of ambient soundscapes, making "Back From Hell" a distinctive exploration of inner turmoil and resilience.

Album: Back From Hell by Caliban (2025)
Record Label: Century Media
Format: Album

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album, Century Media


Album: The Opposite From Within by Caliban (2004)
Genre: Metalcore
Record Label: Roadrunner Records
Format: Album

Description: The Opposite from Within is the fourth album by German metalcore band Caliban, released September 20, 2004.  It is their first record that was released on Roadrunner Records.

Artist Background: Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released eleven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with Heaven Shall Burn. Caliban was formed in Hattingen, Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Related Artists: Heaven Shall Burn, Bury Tomorrow, As I Lay Dying, Callejon

Music Scene: Part of the Hattingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metalcore movement.

Tags: Metalcore, 2000s, Album, Roadrunner Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


The Opposite from Within is the fourth album by German metalcore band Caliban, released September 20, 2004.  It is their first record that was released on Roadrunner Records.

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