Black Metal ist Krieg
Nargaroth · 2001
70 min · 11 tracks · black metal
Raw, aggressive riffs collide with haunting melodies, embodying the essence of black metal's dark and chaotic spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Metal ist Krieg — This title track encapsulates the album's fierce declaration against perceived dilution of black metal, merging ferocity with a sense of militant pride.
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The Day Burzum Killed Mayhem — This track reflects on pivotal moments in black metal history, intertwining narrative and aggression to challenge listeners' perceptions of the genre's past.
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Possessed by Black Fucking Metal — A relentless anthem that serves as a manifesto for extreme devotion to black metal, showcasing fierce instrumentation and provocative lyrical themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines raw aggression with haunting melodies, maintaining a strong cohesion throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief introduction that sets a dark tone before launching into the title track, which features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming.
- Several tracks incorporate haunting melodies layered over the raw instrumentation, creating a contrast between aggression and melancholy.
- The final track closes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- intense emotional peaks and valleys
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- haunting melodies for deep reflection
- immersive journey through darkness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat, light-hearted vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2001, Nargaroth had already established itself in the black metal scene with their earlier albums. 'Black Metal ist Krieg' is the band's third full-length album, following their 1998 debut 'Herbstleyd' and marks a moment of artistic assertion in response to the genre's evolution. This album solidified Nargaroth's place within the influential wave of German black metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burzum· Darkthrone· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 2:16
- 2 Black Metal ist Krieg 5:05
- 3 Far Beyond the Stars 4:52
- 4 Seven Tears Are Flowing to the River 14:52
- 5 I Burn for You 3:00
- 6 The Day Burzum Killed Mayhem 9:26
- 7 Písen Pro Satana 2:44
- 8 Amarok - Zorn des Lammes III 9:35
- 9 Erik, May You Rape the Angels 7:03
- 10 The Gates of Eternity 5:08
- 11 Possessed by Black Fucking Metal 6:34
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