Antichrist
Gorgoroth · 1996
24 min · 6 tracks · black metal
A raw, visceral assault of blistering riffs and dark, haunting melodies that encapsulate black metal's most extreme elements.
Why this album works
'Antichrist' is significant not only for its musical intensity but also for its exploration of blasphemous themes, which sparked controversy and led to censorship issues in several countries. The album has since been recognized as a key work within the black metal genre, influencing countless artists and establishing Gorgoroth as a pivotal force in the underground metal community.
- Best for
- short intense listening sessions dark immersive atmospheres front-loaded emotional impact
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Antichrist' was Gorgoroth's third studio album, following their sophomore effort 'Pentagram'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place within the Norwegian black metal scene, known for its controversial themes and aggressive sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 En stram lukt av Kristent blod 0:20
- 2 Bergtrollets hevn 3:51
- 3 Gorgoroth Standout 6:04
- 4 Possessed (by Satan) Standout 4:50
- 5 Heavens Fall Standout 3:40
- 6 Sorg 6:11
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