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De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas

Mayhem · 1994

46 min · 8 tracks · black metal

A haunting blend of shrill guitars and chilling vocals that captures the essence of early Norwegian black metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • haunting atmosphere for introspection
  • immersive experience for solitude
  • cathartic release of tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat and fast tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas was Mayhem's debut studio album, released in 1994 after a tumultuous period marked by the death of vocalist Per 'Dead' Ohlin and the imprisonment of guitarist Varg Vikernes. This record emerged from a backdrop of controversy surrounding the band and the black metal scene, establishing Mayhem as a pivotal force in shaping the genre's identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Burzum· Darkthrone· Emperor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Funeral Fog 5:47
  • 2 Freezing Moon 6:23
  • 3 Cursed in Eternity 5:10
  • 4 Pagan Fears 6:20
  • 5 Life Eternal 6:57
  • 6 From the Dark Past 5:26
  • 7 Buried by Time and Dust 3:34
  • 8 De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas 6:21

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