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We Are the Apocalypse

Dark Funeral · 2022

43 min · 9 tracks · black metal

A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and furious drumming underscores haunting, diabolical themes.

Why this album works

Upon its release, We Are the Apocalypse debuted at number 5 on the Swedish Albums Chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity in their home country. The album received positive reviews from various metal publications, which praised its raw intensity and cohesive production, helping to further cement Dark Funeral's legacy within the black metal scene.
Career context
We Are the Apocalypse marks Dark Funeral's sixth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous effort, Where Shadows Forever Reign. By this time, the band had solidified its status in the black metal genre while welcoming new guitarist, Victor Brandt, who brought fresh energy to their sound. This album represents a continuation of their dark thematic exploration paired with intense musicality.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nightfall 5:13
  • 2 Let the Devil In Standout 4:40
  • 3 When Our Vengeance Is Done 4:20
  • 4 Nosferatu Standout 4:41
  • 5 When I’m Gone 5:46
  • 6 Beyond the Grave 5:08
  • 7 A Beast to Praise 4:49
  • 8 Leviathan 4:34
  • 9 We Are the Apocalypse Standout 4:33

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