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Sventevith

Behemoth · 1995

45 min · 10 tracks · blackened death metal

A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and primal death metal, steeped in folklore and mysticism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting atmospheres with mysticism
  • dynamic journey of peaks
  • immersive folklore-inspired exploration
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Sventevith' was Behemoth's second album, following their debut 'Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic)'. At this point, the band was transitioning from a more traditional black metal sound to incorporating death metal elements, setting the stage for their future evolution into one of the genre's leading acts.
Stylistic neighbors
Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Chant of the Eastern Lands 5:42
  • 2 The Touch of Nya 0:57
  • 3 From the Pagan Vastlands 4:30
  • 4 Hidden in a Fog 6:49
  • 5 Ancient 2:01
  • 6 Entering the Faustian Soul 5:35
  • 7 Forgotten Cult of Aldaron 4:35
  • 8 Wolves Guard My Coffin 4:29
  • 9 Hell Dwells in Ice 5:50
  • 10 Transylvanian Forest 4:53

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