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Dark Medieval Times

Satyricon · 1993

43 min · 7 tracks · black metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting black metal riffs, evoking a medieval landscape shrouded in darkness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with haunting melodies
  • immersive journey through dark landscapes
  • evocative soundscapes for deep reflection
  • for solitary evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Satyricon's debut album in 1993, 'Dark Medieval Times' marked their entry into the black metal scene during Norway's burgeoning movement. At this time, the band was solidifying their identity amidst a wave of influential acts like Mayhem and Burzum, establishing themselves with a distinct sound that combined atmospheric elements with traditional black metal aggression.
Stylistic neighbors
Darkthrone· Emperor· Immortal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Walk the Path of Sorrow 8:18
  • 2 Dark Medieval Times 8:11
  • 3 Skyggedans 3:55
  • 4 Min hyllest til vinterland 4:29
  • 5 Into the Mighty Forest 6:18
  • 6 The Dark Castle in the Deep Forest 6:22
  • 7 Taakeslottet 5:54

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