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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening dark atmosphere for introspective moods raw energy for late-night immersion
- 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.
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 Standout 2:52
- 4 Sadomatic Rites Standout 4:07
- 5 Black Arts 3:33
- 6 The Gate of Nanna 4:14
- 7 Nuclear Girl 1:31
- 8 Unholy Pagan Fire Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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