Fatal Design

Fatal Design
Studio album by
Released23 August 2006 (2006-08-23)
RecordedMarch–May 2006, Petrax, Groveland, Lahti and Wave Sound Studios (Finland)
GenreGothic metal
Length42:08
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerJanne Joutsenniemi, Aksu Hanttu
Entwine chronology
diEversity
(2004)
Fatal Design
(2006)
Painstained
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Hammer
metal.de8/10[1]
Rock Hard7.5/10[2]
Chronicles of Chaos7/10[3]

Fatal Design is the fifth studio album by Finnish gothic metal band Entwine. It was released in 2006 on Spinefarm Records.[4]

Track listing

All music and lyrics written by Entwine. All songs arranged by Entwine and Janne Joutsenniemi.

  1. "Fatal Design" – 3:58
  2. "Chameleon Halo" – 3:33
  3. "Out of You" – 3:45
  4. "Surrender" – 3:50
  5. "Oblivion" – 4:10
  6. "Twisted" – 3:54
  7. "Insomniac" – 4:20
  8. "My Serenity" – 4:05
  9. "Break Me" – 4:48
  10. "Curtained Life" – 5:45

Personnel

  • Mika Tauriainen – vocals
  • Tom Mikkola – guitar
  • Jaani Kähkönen – guitar
  • Joni Miettinen – bass
  • Aksu Hanttu – drums
  • Riitta Heikkonen – keyboards, vocals

Additional personnel

  • Heikki Heikki Pöyhiä – backing vocals
  • Jules Näveri – additional vocals on "Twisted"
  • Aksu Hanttu – programming
  • Jake Kilpiö – additional programming

Notes

  • Engineered by Aksu Hanttu and Jaani Kähkönen
  • Drums engineered by Aleksanteri Kuosa
  • Mixed by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox Studios, Finland
  • Mastered by Thomas Eberger at Cutting Room, Stockholm
  • Cover art and design by Tomi Tauriainen
  • Band photography by Jani Mahkonen
  • E-logo by Jani Saajanaho
  • Japanese release features bonus track "Hearts of Frozen Stone"
  • A remixed version of the song "Break Me" is featured in a YouTube fan film sequel entitled JC's Halloween II.

Charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
Finnish Albums Chart 11

Singles

  • "Surrender"
  • "Chameleon Halo"

Videos

References

  1. ^ "Entwine - Fatal Design Review". metal.de (in German). 25 October 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  2. ^ "ENTWINE - Fatal Design". Rock Hard (in German). 20 September 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  3. ^ Shahpazov, Nikola (23 October 2006). "Entwine - Fatal Design - Review". Chronicles of Chaos. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  4. ^ Fatal Design - Entwine | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 25 October 2025