Vobiscum Satanas
Dark Funeral · 1998
35 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of dark melodies and ferocious rhythms that encapsulate the raw essence of black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ravenna Strigoi Mortii — The opening track sets a menacing tone with its haunting melodies and blistering speed, perfectly establishing the album's dark atmosphere.
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Thy Legions Come — This track features an explosive chorus and intricate guitar work, showcasing the band's technical prowess while embodying the themes of allegiance to darkness.
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Vobiscum Satanas — The title track delivers an anthem-like quality with powerful riffs and commanding vocals, serving as a declaration of the band's allegiance to their dark beliefs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense black metal with solid craftsmanship but may feel repetitive upon repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo around fast-paced blast beats, with only brief moments of slower sections to create contrast.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, but often incorporates extended instrumental passages that emphasize the dark melodies.
- The lyrics are delivered in a harsh vocal style that is layered over dense guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, creating an overwhelming sonic experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- ominous melodies with intensity
- dark atmospheric immersion
- relentless energy for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or lighthearted
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 27, 1998, Vobiscum Satanas marked Dark Funeral's third studio album and their first with a new lineup following the departure of guitarist and founding member, Themgoroth. This album solidified their place in the Swedish black metal scene, building on the success of their previous work while showcasing a more refined sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ravenna Strigoi Mortii 4:27
- 2 Enriched by Evil 4:43
- 3 Thy Legions Come 4:13
- 4 Evil Prevail 4:28
- 5 Slava Satan 3:58
- 6 The Black Winged Horde 4:37
- 7 Vobiscum Satanas 5:00
- 8 Ineffable King of Darkness 3:40
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