Adimiron Black cover

Adimiron Black

Gehenna · 1998

36 min · 7 tracks · black metal

A dark and atmospheric blend of relentless drumming, haunting melodies, and raspy vocals that epitomize the essence of black metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Killing Kind — This opening track sets a menacing tone with its aggressive riffs and piercing vocals, effectively introducing the album's overarching themes of despair.
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    Adimiron Black — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence with intricate guitar work and a haunting atmosphere that exemplifies Gehenna's signature style.
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    Devils Work — This song showcases a dynamic range with its tempo shifts and lyrical exploration of darker themes, making it a standout representation of the album's depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases complex compositions and strong production, contributing to its standing in black metal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a rapid-fire drumming pattern that sets a relentless pace, which is maintained through the first three tracks.
  • Each track features layered guitar melodies that create a haunting atmosphere, often accompanied by raspy vocals that alternate between aggressive and melodic.
  • The final two tracks introduce slower tempos and more ambient sections, allowing for moments of introspection amidst the heaviness.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Killing Kind 3:39
  • 2 Deadlights 5:38
  • 3 Adimiron Black 6:17
  • 4 Seed of Man's Destruction 3:56
  • 5 Devils Work 7:41
  • 6 Slowly Being Poisoned 4:01
  • 7 Eater of the Dead 4:59

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