What makes Drawing Down the Moon by Beherit notable?

The album is notable for its lo-fi production and avant-garde approach to black metal, influencing a generation of extreme metal bands. It has received critical acclaim for its unique blend of ambient and aggressive sounds, earning a place in discussions surrounding the evolution of black metal during the early 90s. Released in 1993, 'Drawing Down the Moon' was Beherit's second full-length album, following their debut 'Booze & Glory' from 1992. By this time, the band had solidified their sound, moving deeper into experimental territory while still rooted in the black metal genre, positioning themselves at a critical juncture within the Finnish metal scene.

Who is Drawing Down the Moon for?

Drawing Down the Moon works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, dark atmosphere for introspective moods and raw energy for late-night immersion.

How many songs are on Drawing Down the Moon?

Drawing Down the Moon has 13 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Drawing Down the Moon

Beherit · 1993

39 min · 13 tracks · black metal

A raw and chaotic exploration of dark atmospheres, blending primal black metal with avant-garde elements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
dark atmosphere for introspective moods
raw energy for late-night immersion
chaotic exploration of primal themes

Maybe skip if you want

prefer polished, refined sound
seek immediate gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1993, 'Drawing Down the Moon' was Beherit's second full-length album, following their debut 'Booze & Glory' from 1992. By this time, the band had solidified their sound, moving deeper into experimental territory while still rooted in the black metal genre, positioning themselves at a critical juncture within the Finnish metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Blasphemy· Darkspace· Archgoat

Tracklist

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

1 Intro (Tireheb) 0:44
2 Salomon's Gate 3:41
3 Nocturnal Evil 2:52
4 Sadomatic Rites 4:07
5 Black Arts 3:33
6 The Gate of Nanna 4:14
7 Nuclear Girl 1:31
8 Unholy Pagan Fire 3:53
9 Down There... 2:35
10 Summerlands 3:20
11 Werewolf, Semen and Blood 3:07
12 Thou Angel of the Gods 2:22
13 Lord of Shadows and Goldenwood 3:22

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