Domine Non Es Dignus
Anaal Nathrakh · 2004
41 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of black metal chaos intertwined with industrial elements and unsettling lyrical themes that confront human existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish I Could Vomit Blood on You… …People — This opening track sets a brutal tone for the album with its raw aggression and provocative title, encapsulating the band's disdain for societal norms.
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The Oblivion Gene — With its relentless pace and harrowing lyrics, this track explores themes of nihilism and despair, highlighting Anaal Nathrakh's ability to merge intensity with thematic depth.
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Swallow the World — This song showcases an intricate structure that balances melodic elements with chaotic riffs, representing a turning point in the band's songwriting approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and thematic depth mark it as a notable entry in modern black metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features rapid-fire drumming and harsh vocals, establishing an aggressive tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate industrial elements, such as mechanical sounds and electronic textures, blending them seamlessly with traditional black metal instrumentation.
- Lyrically, the album explores dark themes of human existence and nihilism, often employing complex metaphors and philosophical references.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- bleak atmospheric immersion
- challenging endurance test
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon releasing 'Domine Non Es Dignus', Anaal Nathrakh was solidifying their position within the extreme metal scene, following their previous album, 'When Fire Rains Down from the Sky, Mankind Will Reap as It Has Sown' in 2003. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to refine their sound, blending the ferocity of black metal with elements of grindcore and industrial noise.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marduk· Dark Funeral· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wish I Could Vomit Blood on You… …People 1:51
- 2 The Oblivion Gene 3:06
- 3 Do Not Speak 5:33
- 4 Procreation of the Wretched 4:35
- 5 To Err Is Human, to Dream – Futile 3:47
- 6 Revaluation of All Values (Tractatus alogico misanthropicus) 4:09
- 7 The Final Destruction of Dignity (Die letzten Tage der Menschheit) 3:33
- 8 Swallow the World 3:59
- 9 This Cannot Be the End 6:24
- 10 Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light 4:28
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