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The Oath of Black Blood

Beherit · 1991

25 min · 11 tracks · black metal

A chaotic blend of primal aggression and eerie soundscapes channeling the dark essence of early black metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short intense listening bursts
  • dark atmospheric immersion
  • primal energy and aggression
  • eerie soundscape exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'The Oath of Black Blood' was Beherit's debut full-length album, emerging from Finland's burgeoning black metal scene. This album followed their earlier demos and solidified their reputation for raw, unfiltered musical expression, marking a significant moment in their career as they transitioned from underground obscurity to becoming influential figures in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Darkspace· Archgoat

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro: Temple 0:56
  • 2 Metal of Death 0:53
  • 3 The Oath of Black Blood 2:41
  • 4 Grave Desecration 2:04
  • 5 Witchcraft 3:12
  • 6 Goat Worship 1:52
  • 7 Demonomancy 2:20
  • 8 Black Mass Prayer 1:15
  • 9 Beast of Damnation 4:02
  • 10 Hail Sathanas 1:47
  • 11 Dawn of Satan’s Millenium 4:45

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