The Secrets of the Black Arts
Dark Funeral · 1996
40 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the essence of Swedish black metal.
The Secrets of the Black Arts is an album by Dark Funeral, released in 1996. A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the essence of Swedish black metal. 'The Secrets of the Black Arts' is significant for solidifying Dark Funeral's place in black metal history and influencing a generation of bands. The album received critical acclaim and helped usher Swedish black metal into wider recognition during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Secrets of the Black Arts sound like?
A relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the essence of Swedish black metal. Rooted in black metal.
What makes The Secrets of the Black Arts by Dark Funeral notable?
'The Secrets of the Black Arts' is significant for solidifying Dark Funeral's place in black metal history and influencing a generation of bands. The album received critical acclaim and helped usher Swedish black metal into wider recognition during the mid-90s. Released on January 28, 1996, 'The Secrets of the Black Arts' marked Dark Funeral's debut album, establishing them in the burgeoning black metal scene. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown but quickly gained traction with their raw sound and dark aesthetic.
How many songs are on The Secrets of the Black Arts?
The Secrets of the Black Arts has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Dark Age Has Arrived 0:16
- 2 The Secrets of the Black Arts Standout 3:42
- 3 My Dark Desires Standout 3:47
- 4 The Dawn No More Rises 3:59
- 5 When Angels Forever Die Standout 4:07
- 6 The Fire Eternal 3:55
- 7 Satan's Mayhem 4:53
- 8 Shadows Over Transylvania 3:41
- 9 Bloodfrozen 4:20
- 10 Satanic Blood 2:11
- 11 Dark Are the Path to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal) 5:59
Release Date
January 28, 1996
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
40 min 53 sec
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