The album The Threnody for the Tortured from 1997 is a significant achievement of the Czech metal band Parricide. This album, released in the peak of the 90s, is characterized by a strong atmosphere and hard riffs which are typical of the "then" death metal scene . The band perfected their sound during this time and brought listeners an intense and uncompromising musical experience that reflects the dark themes and raw energy of the genre. The band gave themselves the label "unorthodox metal" with this album, which highlights their unique approach to music.

The album contains several distinctive tracks that have won acclaim from fans and critics alike. The lyrics of the songs deal with dark and sometimes philosophical themes,  which are supported by intense instrumentation and vocal delivery, which does not hesitate to experiment with different styles . The overall sound of the band is unique and unique; there is no other band that sounds like this, so any experienced listener of metal genres will immediately recognize it. Parricide has its originality in essence, which is evident in this album.

In January 1998, the band was polled by the prestigious rock-metal magazine Big Beng!, named discovery of the year - domestic for the album The Threnody for the Tortured. In 2018, a re-release of the album was released by Pařát Productions, which was also featured in the metal magazine Pařát focusing on extreme metal genres. The CD was released as a supplement to the magazine Pařát.

The Threnody for the Tortured is still considered one of the most important albums by Parricide and stands as a testament to their ability to create music that is both technically proficient and emotionally charged. This album helped to cement their position on the Czech and international metal scene and continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Sanity Productions is the copyright owner.