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Conjuring the Dead

Belphegor · 2014

36 min · 10 tracks · black metal · death metal

A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural growls, steeped in dark, occult themes.

Why this album works

Best for
steady mid-tempo intensity dark themes for deep focus relentless energy for workouts
Context
Conjuring the Dead is Belphegor's eighth studio album, released at a time when the band was solidifying their place in extreme metal. Following their 2011 album, Blood Magick Necromance, this record showcased their signature blend of black and death metal while exploring more intricate compositions. The release came during a period of increased popularity for the band, particularly in the European metal scene.
If you like
black metal, death metal

Conjuring the Dead is an album by Belphegor, released in 2014. A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural growls, steeped in dark, occult themes. The album debuted at number 7 on the Austrian Albums Chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for Belphegor. Additionally, it received positive reviews from metal publications, highlighting its musicianship and thematic depth, thereby reinforcing the band's influence within the black metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Conjuring the Dead sound like?

A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural growls, steeped in dark, occult themes. Rooted in black metal and death metal.

What makes Conjuring the Dead by Belphegor notable?

The album debuted at number 7 on the Austrian Albums Chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for Belphegor. Additionally, it received positive reviews from metal publications, highlighting its musicianship and thematic depth, thereby reinforcing the band's influence within the black metal genre. Conjuring the Dead is Belphegor's eighth studio album, released at a time when the band was solidifying their place in extreme metal. Following their 2011 album, Blood Magick Necromance, this record showcased their signature blend of black and death metal while exploring more intricate compositions. The release came during a period of increased popularity for the band, particularly in the European metal scene.

Who is Conjuring the Dead for?

Conjuring the Dead works well if you're into steady mid-tempo intensity, dark themes for deep focus and relentless energy for workouts.

How many songs are on Conjuring the Dead?

Conjuring the Dead has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·36:37

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

  • 1 Gasmask Terror 3:41
  • 2 Conjuring the Dead Standout 4:33
  • 3 In Death 4:12
  • 4 Rex Tremendae Majestatis Standout 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! Standout 2:48
  • 10 Pactum in Aeternum 3:18

Release Date

January 1, 2014

Genre

black metal, death metal

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Artist Origin

Austria

Runtime

36 min 37 sec