''Soma'' is the second studio album by the American

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band Windhand, released on September 17, 2013 by

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. It peaked at No. 24 on the ''Billboard''

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chart, making it the band's first release to make a ''Billboard'' chart.

Critical reception

''Soma'' was named the third best metal album of 2013 by ''

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Track listing

Personnel

* Dorthia Cottrell – vocals * Asechiah Bogdan – guitars *Garret Morris – guitars *Parker Chandler – bass *Ryan Wolfe – drums

References

2013 albums Windhand albums Relapse Records albums {{2010s-metal-album-stub