Demonica cover

Released 20 years ago

Demonica

Behemoth · 2006

95 min · 23 tracks · blackened death metal

Demonica unleashes a tempest of raw, unrelenting blackened death metal infused with dark atmospheres and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through varied intensity
  • wave-like pacing with haunting melodies
  • immersive dark atmospheres and themes
  • exploration of raw emotional landscapes
  • engaging in a two-part experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Behemoth was on the rise within the extreme metal scene, following their breakthrough album 'Demigod' released in 2004. 'Demonica' represents a compilation of re-recorded tracks and rare material, showcasing the band's evolution as they cemented their reputation for blending ferocity with intricate melodies.
Stylistic neighbors
Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 …of My Worship (intro) 1:35
  • 2 Summoning of the Ancient Gods 6:07
  • 3 The Arrival (instrumental) 0:57
  • 4 Dark Triumph 5:24
  • 5 Monumentum (instrumental) 1:18
  • 6 Rise of the Blackstorm of Evil 7:02
  • 7 Aggressor 3:33
  • 8 Goat With a Thousand Young (instrumental) 3:09
  • 9 Bless Thee for Granting Me Pain 2:18
  • 10 Cursed Angel of Doom 3:09
  • 11 Transylvanian Forest 3:16

Disc 2

  • 1 From Hornedlands to Lindisfarne 5:56
  • 2 Thy Winter Kingdom 5:17
  • 3 Summoning (of the Ancient Ones) 4:55
  • 4 The Dance of the Pagan Flames 3:59
  • 5 Blackvisions of the Almighty 4:49
  • 6 Fields of Haar‐Meggido 6:35
  • 7 Deathcrush 3:19
  • 8 Moonspell Rites 6:53
  • 9 Blackvisions of the Almighty 6:40
  • 10 Pure Evil and Hate 3:15
  • 11 The Oak Between the Snows (instrumental) 2:29
  • 12 Spellcraft & Heathendom 3:33

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