What makes Satanic Blood by Von notable?

Satanic Blood was noted for its underground acclaim, receiving significant attention within the black metal community for its unfiltered approach to dark themes and sonic aggression. The album has been referenced as influential for newer black metal bands seeking to capture the raw essence that characterized the genre's early years, highlighting Von's status as a cult band within the metal scene. Released in 2012, Satanic Blood marked Von's return after nearly two decades since their last album, reestablishing their presence in the black metal scene. This album came during a period of renewed interest in underground metal, reflecting both a nostalgia for the early days of black metal and a contemporary revival among newer bands influenced by Von's pioneering sound.

How many songs are on Satanic Blood?

Satanic Blood has 19 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Satanic Blood

Von · 2012

57 min · 19 tracks · black metal

A raw and abrasive journey through dark themes, merging primal rhythms with haunting melodies in a relentless black metal assault.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Jesus Stain — Opening the album with an intense barrage of riffs and guttural vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire experience while encapsulating Von's signature style of dark intensity.
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Goat Christ — This track exemplifies the band's penchant for provocative imagery and chaotic instrumentation, creating an unsettling atmosphere that resonates with fans of extreme music.
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Chalice of Blood — Featuring a blend of melodic undercurrents beneath harsh vocal delivery, this song highlights Von's ability to craft an eerie yet entrancing soundscape that draws listeners deeper into their thematic exploration.
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Satanic Blood — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, combining ferocious energy with ritualistic undertones that reinforce Von's aesthetic and message throughout the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album's raw aggression and repetitive structures define its sound, appealing primarily to black metal enthusiasts.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar riffs that create an aggressive sonic landscape throughout.
Many tracks are structured around repetitive motifs, with variations introduced primarily through tempo shifts and vocal delivery.
The production is raw, often prioritizing intensity over clarity, which enhances the primal feel of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Jesus Stain 3:40
2 Devil Pig 2:27
3 VENIEN 2:21
4 Release 1:07
5 Veadtuck 3:08
6 Vennt 1:47
7 Evisc 1:30
8 Goat Christ 1:27
9 Dissection InHuman 3:55
10 Chalice of Blood 3:31
11 Blood Von 3:40
12 Christ Fire 2:51
13 Backskin 3:10
14 Watain 2:41
15 Blood Angel 1:09
16 Lamb 1:29
17 Satanic Blood 2:36
18 Satan 7:51
19 Litanies of VON 7:34

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