La Grande Danse Macabre cover

La Grande Danse Macabre

Marduk · 2001

45 min · 10 tracks · black metal

A relentless barrage of grim melodies and ferocious drumming that embodies the essence of black metal's darkest themes.

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'La Grande Danse Macabre' was released in 2001, Marduk had established themselves as a prominent force in the black metal scene following their breakthrough album 'Nightwing' in 1998. This record marked their sixth studio release and showcased a refined intensity that built on their growing reputation for aggressive soundscapes and provocative themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ars Moriendi 1:50
  • 2 Azrael 3:06
  • 3 Pompa Funebris 1660 2:35
  • 4 Obedience Unto Death 3:16
  • 5 Bonds of Unholy Matrimony 7:03
  • 6 La Grande danse macabre 8:11
  • 7 Death Sex Ejaculation 5:10
  • 8 Funeral Bitch 4:57
  • 9 Summer End 4:40
  • 10 Jesus Christ... Sodomized 4:32

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