Dark Age is a German metal band with roots firmly planted in the melodic death metal genre, blending their sound with elements of thrash and groove metal to forge a unique musical identity. The band was originally founded in 1995 in Hamburg and has since become known for their powerful riffs, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Through a career marked by intense creativity and evolution, Dark Age has cultivated a loyal fanbase while exploring the darker recesses of the human experience in their compositions.

With a discography that encapsulates the band's penchant for refining their sonic direction, highlights include "A Matter of Trust," an album that showcases the band's ability to balance aggression with harmony, and "Afterlife," which continues their exploration of mortality and beyond with an intense aural landscape. Their earlier work, such as the self-titled "Dark Age" and "The Silent Republic," established the stark, raw sound that would become their signature, while albums like "Minus Exitus" and the re-released "Insurrection" demonstrate their skill in reimagining and reviving past works with newfound energy and perspective. Albums like "Acedia" and "The Fall" help to cement their status as a dominant force in their genre, constantly pushing their music into new territories while never losing sight of their core sound.