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Dark Live Magick

Runemagick · 2001

12 tracks · death metal

A haunting blend of death and doom metal, enveloped in dark atmospheres and morbid themes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Celebration of Death — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its crushing riffs and grim lyrical content, encapsulating Runemagick's signature style of combining heaviness with atmospheric depth.
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    Hymn of Darkness — With its slower tempo and haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the band's doom influences while maintaining a relentless heaviness that defines their sound.
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    Reborn in Necromancy — This song showcases intricate guitar work paired with growling vocals, representing a pivotal moment in the album where the themes of rebirth through darkness are fully realized.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting themes of mortality
  • fragmented pacing for tension
  • immersive exploration of darkness
  • unpredictable arrangements keep intrigue

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Dark Live Magick' was released in 2001, Runemagick had established themselves within the Swedish metal scene with several releases under their belt, including their previous album 'Enter the Realm of Death'. This release marked a further exploration into their unique sound, solidifying their niche within the underground metal community.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Celebration of Death
  • 2 Hymn of Darkness
  • 3 Dark Necroshadows
  • 4 Death Collector
  • 5 Return of the Reaper
  • 6 Dreamvoid Serpent
  • 7 Reborn in Necromancy
  • 8 Curse of the Dark Rune
  • 9 Dethrone the Flesh
  • 10 When Death Is the Key
  • 11 Lord of the Grave
  • 12 Hail Death

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