The albums that define
occult rock.
Our picks for where to start with occult rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top occult rock artists
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The occult rock essentials
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Blue Öyster Cult
Imaginos
A labyrinthine blend of heavy riffs and surreal storytelling, weaving together themes of mythology and existential dread.
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Blue Öyster Cult
Heaven Forbid
Heavy guitar riffs and haunting melodies intertwine to create a dark, atmospheric soundscape that characterizes Blue Öyster Cult's return.
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Witchcraft
Witchcraft
A blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that conjure a dark, mystical atmosphere rooted in 70s rock nostalgia.
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Witchcraft
Legend
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies that evoke a sense of existential dread and introspection.
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Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats
The Night Creeper
A sinister blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies steeped in a retro occult atmosphere.
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Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats
Blood Lust
A sinister blend of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that conjures a chilling atmosphere steeped in occult themes.
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Coven
Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls
Dark, psychedelic melodies intertwine with occult themes, creating an eerie yet captivating soundscape that defines early heavy metal.
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The Devil's Blood
Come Reap
A darkly hypnotic blend of occult themes and psychedelic hard rock woven with haunting melodies and anthemic choruses.
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The Devil's Blood
The Thousandfold Epicentre
Occult rock mystique intertwines with expansive psychedelic textures, creating a hauntingly immersive sonic journey.
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Coven
Coven
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