Lucifer Incestus
Belphegor · 2003
36 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of blasphemous riffs and guttural vocals that melds blackened death metal with dark theatricality.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Goatchrist — This track exemplifies Belphegor's fusion of speed and melody, showcasing intricate guitar work alongside ferocious drumming that encapsulates the album's intent.
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Fukk the Blood of Christ — With its unabashedly provocative title and blistering pace, this song stands out as a central piece that challenges religious dogmas through aggressive instrumentation.
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Lucifer Incestus — Serving as the title track, it distills the album's themes into a concise yet powerful statement, layering vicious riffs over haunting melodies that embody the band's dark aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and thematic content create a strong but niche impact within extreme metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by relentless fast-paced tracks that rarely drop below a high tempo.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered with backing screams, creating a dense wall of sound throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the middle section, which adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
- The final track serves as an outro that fades out, contrasting sharply with the aggressive nature of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless intensity throughout
- dark themes with cathartic release
- focused listening for dedicated fans
- in-order experience enhances impact
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted or uplifting sounds
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Lucifer Incestus' was released in 2003, Belphegor had established themselves as a prominent name in the extreme metal scene with their previous album, 'Blutsabbath'. This record marked their fifth studio effort, solidifying their signature sound that blends elements of black and death metal while exploring provocative themes associated with Satanism and anti-religious sentiments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro: Inflamate Christianos 0:30
- 2 The Goatchrist 4:17
- 3 Diaboli virtus in lumbar est 3:47
- 4 Demonic Staccato Erection 4:59
- 5 Paradise Regained 4:10
- 6 Fukk the Blood of Christ 5:45
- 7 Lucifer Incestus 2:42
- 8 The Sin-Hellfucked 5:42
- 9 Fleischrequiem 69 / Outro 4:16
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