Conjuring the Dead
Belphegor · 2014
36 min · 10 tracks · black metal
Ferocious riffs and guttural vocals create an unrelenting atmosphere of darkness and chaos throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Conjuring the Dead — This title track encapsulates the album’s themes of necromancy and darkness, showcasing intricate guitar work alongside relentless percussion that defines Belphegor's style.
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Rex Tremendae Majestatis — With its haunting orchestral elements and blistering instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band’s unique fusion of black metal and classical influences, making it a standout piece.
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Lucifer, Take Her! — This song's swift tempo and aggressive lyrics reflect a raw energy that drives the album forward, embodying Belphegor's signature sound while exploring provocative themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense black metal with strong performances but lacks significant innovation in composition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with blast beats dominating the drumming throughout.
- Guttural vocals are layered with high-pitched shrieks, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the aggressive sound.
- The last two tracks feature extended instrumental sections that build tension before concluding with heavy riffs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- dark themes for deep focus
- relentless energy for workouts
- background for intense gaming
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic variety
- prefer lighthearted sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Conjuring the Dead' was released in 2014, Belphegor was already a prominent name in the extreme metal scene, marking their tenth studio album. This album followed the band's critically acclaimed work, 'Blood Magick Necromance,' and showcased their continued evolution within the black and death metal genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gasmask Terror 3:41
- 2 Conjuring the Dead 4:33
- 3 In Death 4:12
- 4 Rex Tremendae Majestatis 5:21
- 5 Black Winged Torment 3:26
- 6 The Eyes 1:19
- 7 Legions of Destruction 4:28
- 8 Flesh, Bones and Blood 3:31
- 9 Lucifer, Take Her! 2:48
- 10 Pactum in Aeternum 3:18
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