What makes In Abhorrence Dementia by Limbonic Art notable?

The album is notable for its ambitious blend of melodic black metal and symphonic elements, earning praise in metal circles and contributing to the genre's evolution in the late 90s. It has influenced subsequent bands within the symphonic black metal subgenre and is often cited in discussions about essential releases from Norway's black metal movement. In Abhorrence Dementia marked Limbonic Art's third studio album, following their previous release, 1996's Moon in the Scorpio. At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound that blended orchestral arrangements with aggressive black metal, establishing themselves as key figures within the Norwegian scene.

How many songs are on In Abhorrence Dementia?

In Abhorrence Dementia has 11 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

In Abhorrence Dementia

Limbonic Art · 1997

76 min · 11 tracks · black metal

A haunting fusion of symphonic elements and blistering black metal that evokes a chilling atmosphere of despair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In Abhorrence Dementia — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth and sonic complexity, featuring intricate melodies layered over relentless drumming that sets the stage for the whole record.
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A Demonoid Virtue — This track showcases Limbonic Art's ability to intertwine atmospheric keyboards with aggressive guitar riffs, creating a captivating contrast that exemplifies their signature sound.
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Deathtrip to a Mirage Asylum — Clocking in at over twelve minutes, this epic track explores expansive musical landscapes, revealing the band's penchant for complex song structures and dynamic shifts.
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Under Burdens of Life's Holocaust — This song highlights the lyrical themes of existential dread while maintaining a frenetic pace, illustrating the band's mastery of combining philosophy with aggressive music.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's blend of symphonic and black metal elements creates a distinctive sound that rewards multiple listens.

What we noticed

The album opens with an orchestral introduction that sets a dark tone, followed by rapid tempo shifts into aggressive guitar riffs.
Each track features layered instrumentation, blending symphonic elements with harsh vocals and blast beats, creating a dense soundscape.
Several tracks incorporate interludes of ambient sound or orchestral passages that contrast with the heavier sections, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 In Abhorrence Dementia 7:25
2 A Demonoid Virtue 7:40
3 Descend to Oblivion 5:31
4 A Venomous Kiss of Profane Grace 7:05
5 When Mind and Flesh Departs 7:38
6 Deathtrip to a Mirage Asylum 12:13
7 Under Burdens of Life's Holocaust 6:26
8 Abyssmal Necromancy 6:55
9 Oceania 0:43
10 Behind the Mask Obscure 7:14
11 Misanthropic Spectrum 7:15

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Moon in the Scorpio

1996

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