Occult Medicine cover

Occult Medicine

Yyrkoon · 2004

46 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A relentless fusion of intricate riffs and guttural vocals creates a chilling atmosphere of darkness and despair.

Why this album works

'Occult Medicine' received notable attention for its unflinching exploration of controversial topics, which contributed to discussions about censorship in music. The album helped solidify Yyrkoon’s reputation as a significant player in the European death metal landscape, gaining critical acclaim from specialized publications.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels immersive thematic exploration dark atmospheric listening sessions
Context
Released in 2004, 'Occult Medicine' is Yyrkoon’s third studio album, following their previous record 'The Dawn of the New Age'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the French death metal scene, showcasing a matured sound while experimenting with lyrical themes centered around horror and the occult.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:16
  • 2 Doctor X 3:56
  • 3 Censored Project Standout 4:35
  • 4 Blasphemy Standout 4:10
  • 5 Occult Medicine Standout 6:51
  • 6 Revenant Horde 4:48
  • 7 Reversed World 4:30
  • 8 Trapped Into Life 4:17
  • 9 Surgical Distortion 4:37
  • 10 Schyzophrenic Carnage 3:39
  • 11 Erase the Past 4:34

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