Blasphemers' Maledictions
Azarath · 2011
45 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of furious riffs and guttural growls, fusing black and death metal into a dark, ritualistic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Arising the Black Flame — This opening track sets the tone with its blistering pace and atmospheric elements, encapsulating the album's dark themes from the outset.
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Crushing Hammer of the Antichrist — With its thunderous rhythm and blistering guitar work, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of black and death metal aggression.
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Supreme Reign of Tiamat — This standout track features a compelling narrative structure, effectively intertwining mythological references with relentless musical intensity.
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Lucifer’s Rising — This track showcases powerful lyrical themes alongside an intricate guitar arrangement, making it a highlight for both lyrical content and musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intense musicianship and thematic depth, solidifying its place in extreme metal but lacks broader recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with all tracks maintaining a fast pace and aggressive energy throughout.
- Guttural growls dominate the vocal delivery, often layered over complex guitar riffs that shift between dissonance and melody.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast sharply with the relentless instrumentation, creating a sense of ritualistic tension.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless sonic onslaught
- dark ritualistic immersion
- cathartic release of aggression
- heavy, focused listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, melodic sounds
- seek soothing and calm atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Blasphemers' Maledictions marked Azarath's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Praise the Beast from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the extreme metal scene, showcasing a mature sound that built on earlier works while pushing their aggressive style further.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Marduk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arising the Black Flame 0:04
- 2 Supreme Reign of Tiamat 3:58
- 3 Crushing Hammer of the Antichrist 4:00
- 4 Firebreath of Blasphemy and Scorn 4:15
- 5 Behold the Satan’s Sword 3:46
- 6 Under the Will of the Lord 6:13
- 7 The Abjection 4:24
- 8 Deathstorms Raid the Earth 4:28
- 9 Lucifer’s Rising 3:38
- 10 Holy Possession 4:16
- 11 Harvester of Flames 6:07
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