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Antichrist

Akercocke · 2007

52 min · 12 tracks · black metal · death metal · heavy metal

A chaotic blend of blackened death metal and progressive textures, intertwining darkness with intricate instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and builds
  • dark, contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Antichrist' was released in 2007, Akercocke had established themselves within the extreme metal scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone' from 2005. This album marked their return after a brief hiatus, showcasing a maturation in their sound and thematic exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Persefone· Green Carnation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Messiah 0:53
  • 2 Summon the Antichrist 5:11
  • 3 Axiom 5:11
  • 4 The Promise 3:34
  • 5 My Apterous Angel 6:49
  • 6 Distant Fires Reflect in the Eyes of Satan 2:28
  • 7 Man Without Faith or Trust 3:25
  • 8 The Dark Inside 6:40
  • 9 Footsteps Resound in an Empty Chapel 4:17
  • 10 Epode 2:36
  • 11 Chapel of Ghouls 5:08
  • 12 Leprosy 6:20

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