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Horna / Behexen

Behexen · 2004

39 min · 7 tracks · black metal

Dark, atmospheric black metal intertwines raw aggression with haunting melodies, enveloping the listener in a chilling sonic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Rautamyrsky — This track exemplifies the relentless energy and intricate guitar work characteristic of Behexen's style, combining ferocity with melodic undercurrents.
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    Ritual of Flesh & Blood — With its extended runtime, this song delves into complex arrangements that showcase both the band's technical prowess and thematic depth.
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    A Distant Call From Darkness — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it builds an immersive atmosphere that encapsulates the overarching themes of despair and darkness.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100
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Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines aggression with melody, creating a distinct atmosphere within the black metal genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a slow, atmospheric introduction that builds tension before launching into aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats.
  • Several tracks incorporate haunting melodies played on guitar, which contrast sharply with the raw aggression of the drumming and bass.
  • The final track concludes with an extended ambient outro, allowing the listener to gradually exit the intense sonic experience.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Näkyjen tuhkasta 4:59
  • 2 Rautamyrsky 4:20
  • 3 Kätketyn jumaluuden vartija 5:13
  • 4 Verta koirille 3:31
  • 5 Ritual of Flesh & Blood 7:01
  • 6 Beyond the Shadow of My Lord 6:30
  • 7 A Distant Call From Darkness 8:16

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