Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt
Gorgoroth · 2009
34 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of icy riffs and guttural vocals intertwines with ominous themes of darkness and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rebirth — This track encapsulates the album's thematic intensity with its juxtaposition of melodic elements against harsh instrumentation, highlighting Gorgoroth's complex sound.
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Human Sacrifice — With its aggressive tempo and intricate guitar work, this track stands out as a declaration of the band's uncompromising approach to lyrical content and musicality.
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Satan-Prometheus — This song combines philosophical musings with raw energy, serving as a testament to Gorgoroth's ability to weave dark narratives into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive instrumentation with thematic consistency, appealing to black metal fans while exploring familiar motifs.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals.
- Each song features rapid tempo changes, often alternating between blast beats and slower, more melodic sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless sonic assault
- climactic energy throughout experience
- dark themes for deep immersion
- short bursts of intense fury
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted listening experiences
- seek melodic, uplifting tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt marked Gorgoroth's return after a tumultuous period, including lineup changes and legal disputes. This album followed the band's previous release, Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam (2006), solidifying their musical direction amidst controversy surrounding their live performances and imagery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mayhem· Darkthrone· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aneuthanasia 2:19
- 2 Prayer 3:33
- 3 Rebirth 6:33
- 4 Building a Man 3:23
- 5 New Breed 5:29
- 6 Cleansing Fire 3:13
- 7 Human Sacrifice 3:45
- 8 Satan-Prometheus 5:37
- 9 Introibo ad alatare Satanas 0:52
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