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Pentagram

Gorgoroth · 1994

29 min · 8 tracks · black metal

A raw and unrelenting assault of icy riffs and haunting melodies that define Norwegian black metal's early sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, intense listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dark, atmospheric immersion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 12, 1994, 'Pentagram' is Gorgoroth's debut full-length album following their initial demo in 1993. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves within the burgeoning black metal scene in Norway, laying the groundwork for their future notoriety and influence in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Mayhem· Darkthrone· Immortal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Begravelsesnatt 2:33
  • 2 Crushing the Scepter (Regaining a Lost Dominion) 3:23
  • 3 Ritual 3:52
  • 4 Drømmer om død 3:45
  • 5 Katharinas bortgang 4:03
  • 6 Huldrelokk 1:52
  • 7 (Under) The Pagan Megalith 3:53
  • 8 Måneskyggens slave 5:52

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