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Rabid Death's Curse

Watain · 2000

38 min · 8 tracks · black metal

An unrelenting barrage of raw, aggressive black metal infused with dark, occult themes and visceral energy.

Rabid Death's Curse is an album by Watain, released in 2000. An unrelenting barrage of raw, aggressive black metal infused with dark, occult themes and visceral energy. 'Rabid Death's Curse' garnered critical acclaim within the underground metal community, leading to significant recognition at festivals like Wacken Open Air and influencing later bands in the genre. The album's unapologetic embrace of dark themes and intensity helped define a new wave of black metal in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rabid Death's Curse sound like?

An unrelenting barrage of raw, aggressive black metal infused with dark, occult themes and visceral energy. Rooted in black metal.

What makes Rabid Death's Curse by Watain notable?

'Rabid Death's Curse' garnered critical acclaim within the underground metal community, leading to significant recognition at festivals like Wacken Open Air and influencing later bands in the genre. The album's unapologetic embrace of dark themes and intensity helped define a new wave of black metal in the early 2000s. Released as Watain's debut album in 2000, 'Rabid Death's Curse' established the band as a force in the Swedish black metal scene. At this point, they were still relatively unknown but quickly gained attention for their ferocious sound and theatrical live performances.

How many songs are on Rabid Death's Curse?

Rabid Death's Curse has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·38:26

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

  • 1 The Limb Crucifix Standout 4:21
  • 2 Rabid Death's Curse Standout 5:20
  • 3 On Horns Impaled 2:35
  • 4 Life Dethroned Standout 5:45
  • 5 Walls of Life Ruptured 4:21
  • 6 Agony Fires 5:21
  • 7 Angelrape 3:39
  • 8 Mortem Sibi Consciscere 7:01

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

black metal

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

38 min 26 sec