666 International
Dødheimsgard · 1999
64 min · 13 tracks · black metal
A chaotic fusion of black metal, industrial soundscapes, and experimental elements that defy genre conventions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shiva‐Interfere — Opening the album with a relentless barrage of dissonant riffs and electronic textures, this track captures the essence of Dødheimsgard's innovative sound. Its intricate layering sets the tone for the entire record's exploration of chaos and complexity.
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Regno Potiri — This expansive piece combines eerie atmospheric elements with aggressive instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to balance melody and dissonance. Its lengthy structure allows for an immersive experience that exemplifies the album's artistic ambition.
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Final Conquest — With a compelling juxtaposition of harsh vocals and textured soundscapes, this track encapsulates Dødheimsgard's aggressive yet cerebral approach. It highlights their unique ability to meld brutality with an avant-garde aesthetic.
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Completion — This track serves as a pivotal moment on the album, where themes introduced earlier are revisited and transformed. Its haunting atmosphere creates a reflective space amidst the chaos that characterizes much of the record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 666 International marked Dødheimsgard’s transition from traditional black metal into avant-garde territory. This album followed their acclaimed debut, Kronet Til Konge, and showcased a significant evolution in their sound and approach, incorporating electronic influences and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ved Buens Ende· Arcturus· Ulver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shiva‐Interfere 9:10
- 2 Ion Storm 4:20
- 3 Carpet Bombing 2:25
- 4 Regno Potiri 10:19
- 5 Final Conquest 5:59
- 6 Logic 1:00
- 7 Sonar Bliss 7:39
- 8 Magic 1:43
- 9 Completion 6:29
- 65 [silence] 0:06
- 66 Completion, Part 2 1:29
- 67 Haemorrhage‐Era One Reconstructed 5:03
- 68 Proton Navigator 9:02
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