Teach Children to Worship Satan cover

Teach Children to Worship Satan

Dark Funeral · 2000

27 min · 5 tracks · black metal

Furious blast beats and haunting melodies intertwine, creating a relentless soundtrack to the dark and esoteric.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its role in further popularizing the black metal genre in the early 2000s. It received critical acclaim and contributed to the band's growing international fanbase, evidenced by its strong performance in underground metal charts and festivals.
Best for
steady mid-tempo intensity dark themes for focused sessions relentless soundscapes for immersion
Context
Released in 2000, 'Teach Children to Worship Satan' marked Dark Funeral's third studio album, following their acclaimed release 'Vobiscum Satanas.' At this point, the band was solidifying their position within the Swedish black metal scene, building on their established reputation for dark themes and intense musicality.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

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

  • 1 An Apprentice of Satan Standout 6:05
  • 2 The Trial Standout 5:28
  • 3 Dead Skin Mask 4:47
  • 4 Remember the Fallen 4:16
  • 5 Pagan Fears Standout 6:32

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