Released 26 years ago this June
Grand Declaration of War
Mayhem · 2000
45 min · 13 tracks · black metal
An experimental black metal journey blending dissonance with a chaotic, atmospheric intensity that defies genre boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive sonic explorations
- dynamic emotional intensity
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2000, 'Grand Declaration of War' marked Mayhem's return after a lengthy hiatus since their controversial album 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' in 1997. This album was pivotal as it showcased the band's evolution from traditional black metal to a more avant-garde and experimental approach, setting the stage for their later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burzum· Darkthrone· Emperor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Grand Declaration of War 4:14
- 2 In the Lies Where Upon You Lay 5:59
- 3 A Time to Die 1:48
- 4 View From Nihil (Part I of II) 3:04
- 5 View From Nihil (Part II of II) 1:17
- 6 A Bloodsword and a Colder Sun (Part I of II) 0:34
- 7 A Bloodsword and a Colder Sun (Part II of II) 4:27
- 8 Crystalized Pain in Deconstruction 4:10
- 9 Completion in Science of Agony (Part I of II) 9:44
- 10 To Daimonion (Part I of III) 3:26
- 11 To Daimonion (Part II of III) 4:53
- 12 To Daimonion (Part III of III) 0:07
- 13 Completion in Science of Agony (Part II of II) 2:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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