Damned in Black
Immortal · 2000
36 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of icy riffs and thunderous percussion, embodying the cold majesty of black metal's Norwegian roots.
Top tracks — play these first
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Triumph Start here — Opening with a fierce blast of energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and powerful drumming, showcasing Immortal's signature sound.
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Against the Tide (in the Arctic World) — This track captures the essence of Immortal’s thematic focus on nature and desolation, featuring an intricate guitar melody that evokes images of frozen landscapes.
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Damned in Black — The title track encapsulates the album's dark aesthetic, blending haunting melodies with blistering intensity, and serves as a manifesto of Immortal’s artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong compositions and distinctive black metal elements, maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Riffs are layered with tremolo picking and blast beats, creating a dense wall of sound that characterizes the black metal genre.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh style, often layered over complex guitar arrangements that shift between melodic and aggressive passages.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative, introspective moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Cements Immortal's influence in black metal and showcases their artistic maturity.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Damned in Black' was Immortal's fifth studio album and followed their acclaimed record 'At the Heart of Winter'. By this time, the band had solidified their status as pioneers of the black metal genre, known for their distinctive blend of atmospheric elements and fierce musicianship. This album marked a continuation of their artistic evolution, further exploring themes of darkness and winter landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emperor· Darkthrone· Mayhem
Tracklist
- 1 Triumph Start here 5:40
- 2 Wrath From Above 5:46
- 3 Against the Tide (in the Arctic World) 6:02
- 4 My Dimension 4:32
- 5 The Darkness That Embrace Me 4:37
- 6 In Our Mystic Visions Blest 3:11
- 7 Damned in Black 6:51
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