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Satanica

Behemoth · 1999

37 min · 11 tracks · blackened death metal

A ferocious blend of blackened death metal with haunting melodies and aggressive instrumentation that challenges the boundaries of extreme music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady intensity throughout album
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • focused listening in sequence
  • haunting melodies with ferocity
  • immersive journey into darkness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted or upbeat music
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1999, 'Satanica' marked Behemoth's transition from underground status to wider recognition within the metal scene. This album followed their breakthrough record 'Thelema.6' and showcased a more mature sound alongside a thematic embrace of occultism and anti-religious sentiments.
Stylistic neighbors
Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Decade of Therion 3:19
  • 2 LAM 4:13
  • 3 Ceremony of Shiva 3:33
  • 4 Of Sephirotic Transformation and Carnality 4:30
  • 5 The Sermon to the Hypocrites 5:04
  • 6 Starspawn 3:32
  • 7 The Alchemist's Dream 5:40
  • 8 Chant for Eschaton 2000 5:21
  • 33 [untitled] 0:57
  • 92 [silence] 0:04
  • 93 [untitled] 1:38

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