Blood Magick Necromance
Belphegor · 2011
40 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A relentless onslaught of dark, aggressive riffs and guttural vocals enveloping themes of death and the occult.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood Magick Necromance — The title track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melodic elements with brutal rhythms, creating a haunting atmosphere that encapsulates the album's themes.
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Angeli Mortis De Profundis — This track stands out for its ferocious pace and eerie melodic sections, offering a glimpse into Belphegor's unique fusion of black and death metal elements.
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Sado Messiah — With provocative lyrics and relentless instrumentation, this song captures the essence of Belphegor's thematic exploration of darkness and depravity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and relentless aggression typical of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with tracks maintaining a fast-paced aggression that rarely lets up.
- Each song incorporates complex guitar riffs layered with blast beat drumming, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, enhancing the thematic elements of death and the occult.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- dark, atmospheric soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 14, 2011, Blood Magick Necromance marked Belphegor's seventh studio album during a period when they were solidifying their reputation in the blackened death metal scene. Following the successful album Pestapokalypse VI in 2006, this release showcased their signature sound that intertwines extreme metal with macabre themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Immortal
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Rise to Fall and Fall to Rise
A shift in perspective occurs where the narrative voice transitions to someone reflecting on past mistakes and the cyclical nature of life.
This structural choice deepens the narrative complexity by revealing vulnerability amidst the otherwise aggressive tone of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Blood - Devour This Sanctity 5:31
- 2 Rise to Fall and Fall to Rise 6:01
- 3 Blood Magick Necromance 7:00
- 4 Discipline Through Punishment 4:05
- 5 Angeli Mortis De Profundis 3:00
- 6 Impaled Upon the Tongue of Sathan 5:42
- 7 Possessed Burning Eyes 5:33
- 8 Sado Messiah 3:50
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