Obtained Enslavement - Out of the Crypts (Demo)

Band : Obtained Enslavement
Album : Out of the Crypts (Demo)
Origin : Norway
Year : 1993
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Witchcraft,Ancient Times,Magick
Label : Self-Released



Tracklist

1. Symbolic 02:02
2. Torned and Twisted 02:53
3. Joining the Past 02:23
4. Prophecies 03:57
5. Out of the Crypts 02:56
6. Gates of Eternity 02:39
Total playing time 16:50



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Another all time favorite band of ours, in fact in our top-five list; Gifted musicians and awesome compositions by any means, too bad they never got the acknowledgment they should...
Once again requested by Dark, enjoy our friend! And as for Ninnghizhidda if someone can help us out with the first self-titled demo we would be more than grateful :)
All Obtained Enslavement discography of course...

Ninnghizhidda - Blasphemy

Band : Ninnghizhidda
Album : Blasphemy
Origin : Germany
Year : 1998
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Nihilism,Evil,Anti-Religion,H.P.Lovecraft
Label : Invasion



Tracklist

1. Moonlight Serenade 05:52
2. Of Demons And Witches Part I 03:07
3. Baphomet (In The Name Of ...) 04:19
4. Reach The Jewels Gleam 03:57
5. Of Demons And Witches Part II 03:18
6. Dressed In Mourning 02:34
7. The Horned Serpent 04:37
8. Crucify The Lambs Of Christ 03:23
9. Deny Thy Philosophy 04:01
10. Nailed Upon A Cross 04:46
11. Ode To The Horned Majesty 01:53
Total playing time 41:40



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What a great band they were (one of our all time favorites by the way), a real shame they split up... Awesome melodies that remain in the listener's ear for good,a very good production and this whole evil & blasphemous atmosphere (the female vocals add a lot to this)... "Blasphemy" doesn't reach the high standards of Demigod but it's a hell of a release!
Requested by Dark, enjoy our friend! Unfortunately we don't have Ninnghizhidda's demos, if someone can help us out with these we would be more than grateful :)

Tyrant - Grimoires

Band : Tyrant
Album : Grimoires
Origin : Japan
Year : 2005
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Satanism,Death,Sorrow
Label : World Chaos



Tracklist

1. Initiation 01:41
2. Devil's Pact 06:48
3. Fallen Angel Of Plague 07:14
4. Bell, Book And Candle 07:37
5. Rebellion, Part I 05:05
6. Riding The Breeze 02:22
7. Rebellion, Part II 04:07
8. Thy Night Queen Hecate 06:53
9. Woe, Ruin And Death 01:41
10. Babylon, The Great 05:23
11. Prophecy Of Lucifer 09:27
12. Rebirth Of Old Serpent 09:20
13. Only The Moon Knows 06:51
Total playing time 01:14:29

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Part 2

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Another excellent band in the Symphonic Black Metal genre since it seems it's the most popular in our blog and we enjoy it a lot; Eerie keyboards, catchy melodies (more than one in nearly every song!), good spoken English structure & lyrics (especially for a Japanese band) and guitar solos are Tyrant's main music aspects - get to know them if you haven't already!

Aherusia - And the Tides Shall Reveal the Traces

Band : Aherusia
Album : And the Tides Shall Reveal the Traces
Origin : Greece
Year : 2009
Genre : Symphonic/Folk Black Metal
Label : Self-Released



Tracklist

1. Birth of Immortals 07:45
2. Lux Occulta 05:55
3. Methexis 08:19
4. Beyond Death and Time 06:27
5. Archangels 05:54
6. Eros Aenaos 11:19
7. To Our Ancestors 05:20
Total playing time 50:59

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Another quality Greek product,Aherusia combine Symphonic Black Metal with Cretian Lyra (traditional Greek instrument) which adds a whole lot to their sound along with the keyboards. Powerful arrangements,catchy riffs and melodies,overall a great album! Give them a listen \m/

Nihternnes - The Dawning of a New Era

Band : Nihternnes
Album : The Dawning of a New Era
Origin : United Kingdom
Year : 2007
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Politics,Globalisation,The Plague Of Humanity
Label : Night Season Records



Tracklist

1. The Crushing Oblivion 01:50
2. Leper Of Faith 04:04
3. The Eye Of The World (The Wheel Of Time Part I) 07:37
4. Cyrstalline Syndicate 06:36
5. Byrgelssang 03:00
6. Atlantic Accelerator 05:21
7. Blackheim's Quest To Bring Back The Stolen Autumn (Diabolical Masquerade Cover) 06:09
8. In Life And In Death 09:48
Total playing time 44:26



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Many of you ask for more Symphonic Black Metal which really makes us very happy. "The Dawning of a New Era" is not new as it was released back in 2007 but its one of a kind! The reviews at Metal Archives say it all,make yourselves a favor and discover another great band!

Sirius - Aeons of Magick

Band : Sirius
Album : Aeons of Magick
Origin : Portugal
Year : 2000
Genre : Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal
Lyrics : Astronomy
Label : Nocturnal Art Productions



Tracklist

1. Sidereal Mirror 06:18
2. The Collapsing Spheres of Time 09:13
3. Ethereal Flames of Chaos 06:31
4. The Stargate 03:36
5. Travellers of the Stellar Ocean 06:26
6. Aeons of Magick 09:16
7. Beyond the Scarlet Horizon 05:36
Total playing time 46:56



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WTF,really wtf,a blog that is proud of posting lots of Symphonic Black Metal and haven't posted one of the genres greatest releases ever? Way ahead of their time,a real shame their cosmic trip was so brief...

Nokturnal Mortum - Eleven Years Among the Sheep (Compilation)

Band : Nokturnal Mortum
Album : Eleven Years Among the Sheep (Compilation)
Origin : Ukraine
Year : 2004
Genre : Symphonic/Folk Black Metal
Lyrics : Slavonic Paganism/Folklore,NS,Nature,Society
Label : UnHoly Records



Tracklist

Disc 1

1. Prolog: Doors Into Childhood 01:31
2. Into Subconscious World (deathbalad) 02:27
3. Misty Past 04:21
4. Illusions' Kingdom 03:24
5. Where Rivers Flow Into The Seas 03:06
6. Cry Of Ukraina 07:13
7. Celestial Silver 06:21
8. Carpathia 03:39
9. My Nation 03:55
10. And Winter Becomes 02:55
11. Tears Of Paganism 01:07
12. Lunar Poetry 04:50
13. Carpathian Mysteries 05:06
14. Kolyada 07:07
15. Unholy Orathania 08:03
16. On The Moonlight Path 05:31
17. Lastivka 02:37

Disc 2

1. To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire 05:27
2. The Forgotten Ages Of Victories 06:52
3. Into The Flames Of Wooden Churches 07:08
4. Black Raven 08:10
5. Jesus' Blood 06:09
6. The Call Of Aryan Spirit 05:54
7. Weltanschauung (live) 08:15
8. Black Raven (live) 07:09
9. Into The Flames Of Wooden Churches (live) 05:59
10. Perun's Celestial Silver (live) 08:21
11. Weltanschauung 08:36
Total playing time 01:20:43



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Eleven Years Among the Sheep or how the definitive compilation should be : The band's demos as Suppuration and Crystaline Darkness (& Nokturnal Mortum of course) along with various rare,live & unreleased tracks! Mandatory \m/

Nokturnal Mortum - Return of the Vampire Lord · Marble Moon (Compilation)

Band : Nokturnal Mortum
Album : Return of the Vampire Lord/Marble Moon (Compilation)
Origin : Ukraine
Year : 2003
Genre : Folk/Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Slavonic Paganism/Folklore,NS,Nature,Society
Label : Oriana



Tracklist

1. Return of the Vampire Lord 11:32
2. Mi Agama Khaz Mifisto 05:14
3. Cristaline Darkness 04:29
4. Intro/Hymn of Our Fatherland 02:33
5. On the Moonlight Path (Demo Version) 05:33
6. Yepez Piuky, Yepez Taú (Instrumental Version) 01:12
7. Family Vault (Cover Of Death SS) 04:38
8. Yepemow (Demo Version) 06:26
9. Yepez Piuky, Yepez Taú (Nacmibka) 02:40
10. My Journey to the Stars (Cover Of Burzum) 07:41
11. Turisaz (Cover Of Graveland) 08:26
Total playing time 01:00:24



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We are sure most of you know how much we like Symphonic Black Metal here at BMU - and Nokturnal Mortum is one of our favorite bands! The combination of beautiful melodies with native acoustic instruments and folk elements/tradition with raw BM riffing and drumming is really great...
This compilation includes the first two demos and two rare covers.

Stigmatic Chorus - Indulgentia (EP)

Band : Stigmatic Chorus
Album : Indulgentia (EP)
Origin : Russia
Year : 2009
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Anti-Christianity,Human Vice,Black Magic
Label : Self-Released



Tracklist

1. Dengi Boga (Money of God) 05:20
2. Krovavy Dozhd - Blood Rain (Zhelezny Potok cover) 04:31
3. Zabud Mena - Forgive Me (Lir cover) 04:09
4. Cherez 1000 let - Through 1000 Years (Forgive-Me-Not cover) 02:32
5. Nochnoy Koshmar - Night Horror (Korrozia Metalla cover) 03:57
Total playing time 20:29



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Latest EP of the Russians with one new song and 4 covers of other Russian bands. Really enjoyable one,especially the Korrozia Metalla cover is fucking great! Looking forward to the new full length,until then Autodafe remains our favorite one!

Hortus Animae - The Melting Idols

Band : Hortus Animae
Album : The Melting Idols
Origin : Italy
Year : 2000
Genre : Progressive/Symphonic Black Metal
Lyrics : Sadness,Death,Surrealism
Label : Self-Released



Tracklist

1. Luciferian Twilight 07:12
2. The Bless Of Eternal Bleeding 08:04
3. Cruciatus Tacitus 04:32
4. Spell & Devotion (Impromptu op. I) 03:23
5. The Melting Idols (I - Prisoners Of Dusk, II - Beholding The Death Of His Son, III - Fallen Angel's Mourning Silences) 15:04
6. Even Death Is Useless 03:26
Total playing time 41:41



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First full length of this amazing but unfortunately lesser known Italian band... 6 way talented musicians capable of producing literally every kind of music! "The Melting Idols" may don't reach the heights of "Waltzing Mephisto" or "The Blow of Furious Winds" but contains two of their best songs, "Luciferian Twilight" and the 15 minute epic self titled track - do yourselves a favor and get to know a really quality group =)