Serpent Sermon
Marduk · 2012
46 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of black metal fury, combining ferocious riffs with apocalyptic lyrical themes.
Why this album works
'Serpent Sermon' received positive reviews for its raw intensity and thematic depth, charting on various European music charts and further solidifying Marduk's reputation. The album's exploration of dark themes resonated well within the black metal community, influencing contemporaneous artists and contributing to discussions around extremity in metal music during the early 2010s.
- Best for
- relentless sonic intensity dynamic peaks and valleys apocalyptic themes throughout
- Context
- By the time 'Serpent Sermon' was released in 2012, Marduk had established themselves as a leading force in black metal, following their acclaimed 2009 album 'Wormwood'. This album marked a continuation of their uncompromising sound and thematic exploration of darkness, reinforcing their position within the genre during a period of increased interest in extreme metal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Serpent Sermon Standout 4:38
- 2 Messianic Pestilence Standout 2:50
- 3 Souls for Belial 4:47
- 4 Into Second Death 5:11
- 5 Temple of Decay 5:25
- 6 Damnation's Gold 6:48
- 7 Hail Mary (Piss-Soaked Genuflexion) Standout 3:27
- 8 M.A.M.M.O.N. 3:30
- 9 Gospel of the Worm 2:37
- 10 World of Blades 7:09
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