To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire
Nokturnal Mortum · 1998
49 min · 8 tracks · folk metal · pagan metal · symphonic black metal
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in dark mythology and atmospheric soundscapes.
To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire is an album by Nokturnal Mortum, released in 1998. A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in dark mythology and atmospheric soundscapes. The album is significant within the National Socialist black metal scene for its controversial themes and has garnered a cult following over the years. It is often cited as a key release that helped to establish Nokturnal Mortum as a leading act in the genre, influencing numerous bands within Eastern European metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire sound like?
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in dark mythology and atmospheric soundscapes. Rooted in folk metal and pagan metal.
What makes To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire by Nokturnal Mortum notable?
The album is significant within the National Socialist black metal scene for its controversial themes and has garnered a cult following over the years. It is often cited as a key release that helped to establish Nokturnal Mortum as a leading act in the genre, influencing numerous bands within Eastern European metal. Released in 1998, 'To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire' was Nokturnal Mortum's second studio album, following their 1996 debut 'Lunar Poetry.' This album marked their evolution into a more complex sound, incorporating orchestral arrangements and folk influences that would define their later work.
How many songs are on To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire?
To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire has 8 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bestial Summoning 5:59
- 2 To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire Standout 5:26
- 3 On the Moonlight Path Standout 5:24
- 4 The Hands of Chaos 5:09
- 5 Под Знаменами Рогатого Князя (Under the Banners of the Horned Knjaz) 5:57
- 6 The 13th Asbath Celebration 8:30
- 7 Cheremosh Standout 6:06
- 8 The Forgotten Ages of Victories 6:54
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
Ukraine
Runtime
49 min 27 sec
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