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Black Trip

Samael · 2003

78 min · 41 tracks · industrial metal

A fusion of industrial metal and ambient textures, creating a hypnotic, darkly atmospheric experience.

Why this album works

'Black Trip' is notable for its innovative integration of electronic music into metal, influencing the industrial metal genre. The album received positive reviews and showcased Samael's ability to evolve artistically while maintaining a dedicated fanbase.
Best for
wave-like pacing with resolution hypnotic dark atmosphere throughout dynamic journey across all tracks
Context
In 2003, Samael released 'Black Trip' as their sixth studio album, following the experimental pivot of 'Eternal' in 2000. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique sound, blending industrial elements with gothic influences, which marked a mature phase in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Rammstein

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Era One 2:09
  • 2 Year Zero Standout 3:43
  • 3 Shining Kingdom Standout 3:28
  • 4 Rain Standout 4:26
  • 5 Together 4:08
  • 6 The Cross 3:23
  • 7 Home 2:05
  • 8 Jupiterian Vibe 3:38
  • 9 Radiant Star 3:36
  • 10 Ways 3:47
  • 11 Infra Galaxia 4:25
  • 12 The Ones Who Came Before 3:52
  • 13 Outro Ceremony of Opposites 1:10
  • 14 Black Trip 3:54
  • 15 My Saviour 6:40
  • 16 Jupiterian Vibe (video) 3:25
  • 17 Infra Galaxia (video) 3:56
  • 18 Baphomet’s Throne (video) 3:34
  • 19 [Woodhouse Studio footage / interviews 1996] 12:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Rebellion
  • 2 Son of Earth
  • 3 Shining Kingdom Standout
  • 4 Angel’s Decay
  • 5 Mask of the Red Death
  • 6 Into the Pentagram
  • 7 Flagellation
  • 8 Jupiterian Vibe
  • 9 The Ones Who Came Before
  • 10 Crown
  • 11 Rain Standout
  • 12 My Saviour
  • 13 Black Trip
  • 14 To Our Martyrs
  • 15 Son of Earth
  • 16 Crown
  • 17 Baphomet’s Throne
  • 18 Flagellation
  • 19 After the Sepulture
  • 20 Intro / …Until the Chaos
  • 21 Celebration of the Fourth
  • 22 Ceremony of Opposites

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