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Fractal Possession

Abigor · 2007

52 min · 10 tracks · black metal

A chaotic blend of dissonant riffs and atmospheric soundscapes that challenge the boundaries of black metal and avant-garde music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cold Void Choir — This track exemplifies the album's unique sound through its haunting melodies layered over intricate guitar work, embodying the band's experimental ethos.
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    The Fire Syndrome — With its intense tempo shifts and thought-provoking lyrics, this song captures the duality of chaos and contemplation that defines the record.
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    Injection Satan — The track stands out with its aggressive instrumentation and thematic exploration of dark influences, representing a bold statement within the album's narrative arc.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless exploration of darkness
  • intricate melodies with dissonance
  • immersive headphone detail hunting
  • cathartic release of tension
  • nighttime listening for introspection

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, cheerful vibes
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, Fractal Possession is Abigor's fifth studio album, following their previous work, Nachthymnen (From the Twilight) in 2003. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers within the avant-garde and black metal scenes while experimenting with complex arrangements and unconventional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Darkspace· Blut Aus Nord· Deathspell Omega

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Warning 1:53
  • 2 Project: Shadow 5:38
  • 3 Cold Void Choir 6:13
  • 4 Lair of Infinite Desperation 6:07
  • 5 3D Blasphemy 5:43
  • 6 The Fire Syndrome 5:51
  • 7 Injection Satan 4:25
  • 8 Liberty Rises a Diagonal Flame 5:05
  • 9 Vapourized Tears 5:10
  • 10 Heaven Unveiled 6:39

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