Deep Tracts of Hell
Aura Noir · 1998
43 min · 12 tracks · black metal
A relentless assault of raw riffs and primal energy that encapsulates the essence of black metal's dark underbelly.
Why this album works
'Deep Tracts of Hell' is notable for its unfiltered aggression and has been influential within the underground metal community, garnering attention from key publications like 'Metal Hammer'. The album contributed to the rise of the second wave of black metal in Norway, influencing countless bands exploring similar themes of darkness and chaos.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels immersive listening experiences dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By the time 'Deep Tracts of Hell' was released in 1998, Aura Noir was already establishing themselves as a significant force in the black metal scene with their third studio album. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'Black Thrash Attack' and solidified their reputation for blending thrash elements with traditional black metal aesthetics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deep Tracts of Hell 1:56
- 2 Released Damnation Standout 4:22
- 3 Swarm of Vultures Standout 2:45
- 4 Blood Unity 4:48
- 5 Slasher 3:26
- 6 Purification of Hell 2:43
- 7 The Spiral Scar 4:26
- 8 The Beautiful, Darkest Path Standout 4:30
- 9 Broth of Oblivion 4:37
- 10 To Wear the Mark 3:26
- 11 Mirage 2:42
- 12 The Rape 3:26
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