Prosatanica Shooting Angels
Nargaroth · 2004
56 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A raw and unrelenting blend of black metal ferocity and provocative themes challenges listeners with its dark, chaotic intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Be Dead or Satanic — This track exemplifies the album's confrontational spirit, blending blistering guitar riffs with an anthemic chorus that embodies the essence of black metal rebellion.
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Black and Blasphemic Death Metal — The song serves as a manifesto for the genre, combining intense drumming with visceral lyrics that critique mainstream perceptions of black metal.
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A Tear in the Face of Satan — This ambitious track stretches over ten minutes, showcasing Nargaroth's ability to weave intricate melodies into a formidable sonic experience while maintaining a sense of nihilistic urgency.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw sound and provocative themes contribute to its distinctiveness within black metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats, establishing a relentless pace that persists through the first half.
- Lyrical themes are provocative and often confrontational, with several tracks directly addressing Satanism and existential despair.
- The production is raw, with a lo-fi aesthetic that emphasizes the chaotic intensity of the music rather than polished sound.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more atmospheric interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual build
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- raw aggression for cathartic release
- blasphemous themes for dark introspection
Maybe skip if you
- instant gratification seekers
- light-hearted listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Prosatanica Shooting Angels is Nargaroth's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Geliebte des Regens from 2003. At this point, the band's founder, Ash, was solidifying his reputation within the black metal scene, crafting a sound that oscillates between melodic elements and aggressive instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burzum· Darkthrone· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is Always Over With Ejaculation 1:12
- 2 Be Dead or Satanic 8:41
- 3 Satan Industries 5:32
- 4 Thinking Below the Ocean 4:51
- 5 Black and Blasphemic Death Metal 8:13
- 6 A Tear in the Face of Satan 10:17
- 7 The Dark Side of the Moon 2:50
- 8 Hunting Season 6:10
- 9 I Bring My Harvest Home 8:32
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