Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001
Absu · 2005
99 min · 21 tracks · thrash metal
A ferocious blend of thrash and black metal, steeped in mythological themes and occult imagery.
Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 is an album by Absu, released in 2005. A ferocious blend of thrash and black metal, steeped in mythological themes and occult imagery. 'Mythological Occult Metal' is significant for its role in chronicling Absu's stylistic journey and influence on the blackened thrash metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and thematic depth, attracting attention within metal circles and helping to establish a cult following that persists today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 sound like?
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What makes Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 by Absu notable?
'Mythological Occult Metal' is significant for its role in chronicling Absu's stylistic journey and influence on the blackened thrash metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious sound and thematic depth, attracting attention within metal circles and helping to establish a cult following that persists today. In 2005, Absu released 'Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001' as a retrospective compilation showcasing their evolution from their 1997 debut, 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.', through the early 2000s. This period marked their increasing integration of complex narratives and musical experimentation, solidifying their status within the metal underground.
How many songs are on Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001?
Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 has 21 tracks, running approximately 99 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Gold Torques of Uláid Standout 3:52
- 2 Never Blow Out the Eastern Candle 5:31
- 3 Stone of Destiny 7:58
- 4 Immortal Sorcery Standout 3:11
- 5 Sumerian Sands (The Silence) 3:12
- 6 Disembodied 3:32
- 7 …And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh… (including Prelusion to Cythrául) 6:55
- 8 Akhera Goiti – Akhera Beiti (One Black Opalith for Tomorrow) Standout 7:27
- 9 Reliquiae Celticae 1:50
- 10 The Great Battle Moving From Ideal to Actual 3:40
- 11 Old Tombs at Hochdorf 2:31
Disc 2
- 1 Deathcrush (including Silvester Anfang) 5:09
- 2 Swing of the Axe 3:14
- 3 Transylvania 3:41
- 4 Bestial Invasion 4:17
- 5 The Winter Zephyr (…Within Kingdoms of Mist) (live) 3:39
- 6 Highland Tyrant Attack (live) 4:39
- 7 The Thrice Is Greatest to Ninnigal (live) 5:17
- 8 The Coming of War (live) 4:59
- 9 Book of Splendour 8:40
- 10 Tasseomancy 5:46
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
99 min 9 sec
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