Released 10 years ago
Where Shadows Forever Reign
Dark Funeral · 2016
55 min · 11 tracks · black metal
Relentless blast beats and shrieking vocals intertwine with dark melodies, creating an immersive black metal experience steeped in atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unchain My Soul — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful riffs and aggressive tempo, effectively capturing Dark Funeral's signature sound while introducing new elements of complexity.
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As One We Shall Conquer — With its anthemic chorus and relentless instrumentation, this track embodies themes of unity and strength, making it a standout within the album's darker narratives.
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Where Shadows Forever Reign — The title track culminates in a haunting melody that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of darkness and despair, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive instrumentation with melodic elements but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features relentless blast beats that dominate the majority of tracks, creating a high-energy atmosphere.
- Shrieking vocals are layered over dark melodies, often alternating between aggressive and melodic sections.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, with moments of slower, more atmospheric passages interspersed with faster sections.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with climactic moments
- immersive listening for focused sessions
- relentless energy for intense moods
- haunting melodies that linger
- reflective moments amidst aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat tempos
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Where Shadows Forever Reign marks Dark Funeral's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2005 release, Attera Totus Sanctus. By this time, the band had solidified its position as a leading force in the black metal scene, embracing both traditional elements and modern influences. The record showcases their evolved sound while remaining true to their roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unchain My Soul 5:20
- 2 As One We Shall Conquer 4:43
- 3 Beast Above Man 4:44
- 4 As I Ascend 6:18
- 5 Temple of Ahriman 5:21
- 6 The Eternal Eclipse 4:14
- 7 To Carve Another Wound 4:44
- 8 Nail Them to the Cross 4:42
- 9 Where Shadows Forever Reign 5:32
- 10 The Eternal Eclipse (2015 demo) 4:10
- 11 Where Shadows Forever Reign (2013 demo) 5:14
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