Released 21 years ago this October
Attera Totus Sanctus
Dark Funeral · 2005
53 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of dark riffs and infernal melodies, merging aggression with eerie atmospheres characteristic of Swedish black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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King Antichrist — Opening with thunderous intensity, this track establishes the album's dark themes while showcasing the band's signature blend of speed and melody.
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666 Voices Inside — With its haunting atmosphere and relentless pace, this track captures the essence of inner turmoil and chaos that permeates the album.
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Attera Totus Sanctus — The title track embodies the album's core themes of darkness and blasphemy, featuring intricate guitar work and fierce vocals that highlight their musical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and production while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar riffs, setting an aggressive tone.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure but often incorporates tempo changes that shift from rapid-fire sections to slower, more atmospheric interludes.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal styles, alternating between high-pitched shrieks and deeper growls, enhancing the dark atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- relentless intensity throughout
- chilling atmosphere for focus
- immersive experience in order
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted melodies
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Attera Totus Sanctus is Dark Funeral's fourth studio album, released during a period of resurgence for the band following the departure of their previous vocalist. This album marked a significant step in solidifying their sound and vision, showcasing their evolution since the 1996 release of their debut, The Secrets of the Black Arts.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King Antichrist 4:41
- 2 666 Voices Inside 4:40
- 3 Attera Totus Sanctus 5:39
- 4 Godhate 5:08
- 5 Atrum Regina 5:35
- 6 Angel Flesh Impaled 5:55
- 7 Feed on the Mortals 5:43
- 8 Final Ritual 5:46
- 9 Atrum Reginal (instrumental version) 5:37
- 10 Open the Gates (2005 version) 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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