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Channeling the Quintessence of Satan

Abigor · 1998

41 min · 8 tracks · black metal · avant-garde metal

A chaotic blend of avant-garde metal and black metal that evokes dark, otherworldly landscapes.

Channeling the Quintessence of Satan is an album by Abigor, released in 1998. A chaotic blend of avant-garde metal and black metal that evokes dark, otherworldly landscapes. The album is notable for its influence on the avant-garde black metal genre, showcasing a departure from traditional black metal tropes. It has received acclaim for its innovative soundscapes and intricate arrangements, solidifying Abigor's reputation as one of the genre's key innovators during the late 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Channeling the Quintessence of Satan sound like?

A chaotic blend of avant-garde metal and black metal that evokes dark, otherworldly landscapes. Rooted in black metal and avant-garde metal.

What makes Channeling the Quintessence of Satan by Abigor notable?

The album is notable for its influence on the avant-garde black metal genre, showcasing a departure from traditional black metal tropes. It has received acclaim for its innovative soundscapes and intricate arrangements, solidifying Abigor's reputation as one of the genre's key innovators during the late 1990s. By the time 'Channeling the Quintessence of Satan' was released in 1998, Abigor had established themselves as a pioneering force in the black metal scene with their previous album 'Nachthymnen (From the Twilight Kingdom)' in 1996. This record marked their third full-length release, reflecting an evolution towards more complex compositions and experimental sounds that would define their signature style.

How many songs are on Channeling the Quintessence of Satan?

Channeling the Quintessence of Satan has 8 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·41:20

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

  • 1 Dawn of Human Dust Standout 5:49
  • 2 Pandemonic Revelation Standout 4:55
  • 3 Equilibrium Pass By 6:17
  • 4 Wildfire and Desire 4:12
  • 5 Utopia Consumed Standout 4:36
  • 6 Demon's Vortex 6:03
  • 7 Towards Beyond 5:04
  • 8 Pandora's Miasmic Breath 4:20

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

Austria

Runtime

41 min 20 sec