Is My Skin Is Cold a good place to start with Satyricon?

Yes, My Skin Is Cold is recommended as a starting point for new Satyricon listeners. Dark, atmospheric textures intertwine with aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, creating a chilling auditory landscape. Released in 2008, My Skin Is Cold marked Satyricon's continued evolution within the black metal genre. Following their successful album Now, Diabolical in 2006, this record showcased a more refined production approach while still retaining their signature intensity. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as pioneers in the black metal scene.

Who is My Skin Is Cold for?

My Skin Is Cold works well if you're into brooding exploration of dread, steady mid-tempo progression and immersive headphone detail hunting.

How many songs are on My Skin Is Cold?

My Skin Is Cold has 5 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

My Skin Is Cold

Satyricon · 2008

31 min · 5 tracks · black metal

Dark, atmospheric textures intertwine with aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, creating a chilling auditory landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Skin Is Cold Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's haunting atmosphere and lyrical themes of isolation and existential dread, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Live Through Me (re-mastered) — This re-mastered version of a classic showcases the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, highlighting their growth while respecting their roots.
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Repined Bastard Nation (live) — The live rendition captures the raw energy of Satyricon’s performances, illustrating their connection with audiences and emphasizing the album's darker themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

brooding exploration of dread
steady mid-tempo progression
immersive headphone detail hunting
live tracks enhance atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Represents a solid entry in their catalog but not widely recognized outside fan circles.
Career context: Released in 2008, My Skin Is Cold marked Satyricon's continued evolution within the black metal genre. Following their successful album Now, Diabolical in 2006, this record showcased a more refined production approach while still retaining their signature intensity. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as pioneers in the black metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Darkthrone· Emperor· Immortal