What makes Come My Fanatics... by Electric Wizard notable?

This album is often regarded as a landmark in the stoner and doom metal genres, influencing countless bands with its heavy sound and thematic focus on mysticism. It received significant critical acclaim upon release and has maintained a cult following, frequently cited in discussions about the evolution of heavy music. Released in 1997, Come My Fanatics... was Electric Wizard's second studio album, following their debut, which had begun to establish their signature sound. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the doom metal scene, moving toward a darker, more psychedelic aesthetic that would define their future work.

Who is Come My Fanatics... for?

Come My Fanatics... works well if you're into heavy, sludgy riffs that envelop, hypnotic rhythms for deep focus and extended tracks for immersive journeys.

How many songs are on Come My Fanatics...?

Come My Fanatics... has 6 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Come My Fanatics...

Electric Wizard · 1997

50 min · 6 tracks · doom metal

Heavy, sludgy riffs intertwine with occult themes and hypnotic rhythms, creating an immersive stoner doom experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Return Trip — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its extended, crushing riffs and haunting atmosphere, encapsulating the band's unique blend of heaviness and psychedelia.
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Doom-Mantia — This track exemplifies Electric Wizard's ability to create an immersive sonic landscape, merging slow tempos with dark lyrical imagery that perfectly embodies the essence of doom metal.
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Son of Nothing — With its melodic undertones and dynamic shifts, this song highlights the band's versatility while maintaining a heavy groove that resonates throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

76 /100

Alpine

Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

Heavy riffs and occult themes create a distinctive stoner doom experience that remains influential.

What we noticed

The album features heavy, sludgy guitar riffs that dominate the mix, often layered with feedback and distortion.
Lyrical themes revolve around mysticism and the occult, with vocal delivery that is often buried in the instrumentation.
The final track extends over ten minutes, allowing for an expansive exploration of sound and atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

heavy, sludgy riffs that envelop
hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
extended tracks for immersive journeys
occult themes that intrigue listeners

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, quick-paced music
seek light, airy sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1997, Come My Fanatics... was Electric Wizard's second studio album, following their debut, which had begun to establish their signature sound. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the doom metal scene, moving toward a darker, more psychedelic aesthetic that would define their future work.
Stylistic neighbors: Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General

Tracklist

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

1 Return Trip 10:03
2 Wizard in Black 8:14
3 Doom-Mantia 8:49
4 Ivixor B / Phase Inducer 8:48
5 Son of Nothing 6:44
6 Solarian 13 8:00

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