Vobiscum Satanas cover

Vobiscum Satanas

Dark Funeral · 1998

35 min · 8 tracks · black metal

A relentless onslaught of dark, ferocious riffs intertwined with blasphemous lyrical themes and ominous melodies.

Why this album works

'Vobiscum Satanas' is significant for its strong reception within the black metal community, often regarded as a classic of the genre. It helped further establish Dark Funeral's reputation and influence, leading to tours across Europe and appearances at major metal festivals, cementing their legacy in the underground metal scene.
Best for
steady mid-tempo progression ominous melodies with intensity dark atmospheric immersion
Context
Released on April 27, 1998, 'Vobiscum Satanas' is Dark Funeral's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Secrets of the Black Arts'. At this point in their career, the band solidified their place within the black metal scene, showcasing an evolution in their sound and intensity as they moved towards a more refined and aggressive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ravenna Strigoi Mortii Standout 4:27
  • 2 Enriched by Evil Standout 4:43
  • 3 Thy Legions Come 4:13
  • 4 Evil Prevail 4:28
  • 5 Slava Satan Standout 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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