Nightside Emanations
Behexen · 2012
49 min · 10 tracks · black metal
Dark, atmospheric black metal intertwining haunting melodies with raw aggression to create an immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death's Black Light — This track exemplifies the album's dark themes, with a relentless tempo and haunting melodies that encapsulate the essence of Behexen's sound.
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We Burn With Serpent Fire — The track merges powerful riffs with intricate arrangements, showcasing the band's ability to balance aggression with melodic sophistication.
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Kiss of Our Dark Mother — As one of the longer tracks, it explores a more atmospheric soundscape while maintaining intense lyrical content that deepens the album’s overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines aggression with melody, creating a distinct atmosphere within the black metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages, enhancing the emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- immersive sonic landscapes for introspection
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
- slow-building tension with dark themes
- nighttime solitude with haunting melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, lively tracks
- seek lighthearted musical experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 21, 2012, 'Nightside Emanations' is Behexen's fourth studio album, following their 2008 release 'My Soul for His Glory'. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their position within the Finnish black metal scene and showcased a matured sound that combined intricate song structures with thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Marduk· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:13
- 2 Wrathful Dragon Hau-Hra 4:05
- 3 Death's Black Light 3:33
- 4 Circle Me... 5:41
- 5 We Burn With Serpent Fire 6:17
- 6 The Luciferian Will 5:13
- 7 Awaken Tiamat 6:08
- 8 Temple of the Silent Curses 5:24
- 9 Shining Death 4:37
- 10 Kiss of Our Dark Mother 7:14
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