The Secrets of the Black Arts

The Secrets of the Black Arts

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1996 album for the Swedish black metal act. 11 tracks and a 12-page booklet with song lyrics & spooky photos of the band. No Fashion Records.

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Average customer rating:

Old School Feel

Bad sound???????????

not a kid just love black metal

Not Very Interesting...That Is Musically.

Second take on this cd.

The Secrets of the Black Arts
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Manufacturer: Metal Blade
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001C9L
Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

The Dark Age Has Arrived (Instrumental)
The Secrets Of The Black Arts
My Dark Desires
The Dawn No More Rises
When Angels Forever Die
The Fire Eternal
Satan's Mayhem
Shadows Over Transylvania
Bloodfrozen
Satanic Blood
Dark Are The Path To Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal)

Album Description

1996 album for the Swedish black metal act. 11 tracks and a 12-page booklet with song lyrics & spooky photos of the band. No Fashion Records.

Customer Reviews:

Old School Feel .......2007-04-27

"Secrets of the Black Arts" might already be considered old school, since it is 10yrs old, yet it has a feel of older black metal that was recorded in the late 80's/early 90's. Even though its a bit simplistic, and over repetitive, it has some great breaks in some of the songs, and its an enjoyable listen for those looking for some simple, not technical black metal.

Bad sound???????????.......2006-11-09

I noticed a lot of people complaining about the sound on this CD. ?? It sounds killer on my stereo. I even crank this on a little sony shelf system that's in my living room and it still sounds fine to me. Emperor's Nightside lp is one that pretty much everyone admits could do with better sound. I think Emperor wanted it to sound that way. That cold, evil sound that's all over that one. Dark Funeral have taken that black metal sound even further. Secrets of The Black Arts is one hell of an album. Every track is black metal perfection. If you love black metal bands that not only sound truely evil, but can actually play, don't let this not be in your collection. A classic right up there with all of Darkthrone, early Emperor and Burzum.

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not a kid just love black metal.......2006-09-29

for those who bands like dark funeral and cradle of filth etc. dont bother talking of them.change your tampon and face the facts i being only 15 and a true satanist love dark funeral if you are someone who loves this band then hey spread the word those who hate dont bothert trying to say they suck cause people who love this band will probaably outnumber you bottom line this is a great start if you are new to the band

Not Very Interesting...That Is Musically........2006-07-01

All the elements appear to be in place on this one: a spooky midnight procession of demonic acolytes on the front cover, grimacing corpse painted wraiths (ie, the band members) on the back, plenty of inverted pentagrams and crosses, somewhat cool song titles. However, musically there is nothing interesting or entertaining going on here; It's just sheer Emperor worship and mindless blast-beating. Definately for the Cradle of Crap, Dimmu Booger, and Marsuk crowd. Lame, lame, lame! This stuff is a dime a dozen and has been done at least 10,000 times. Oh well, on to something else, something good that is.

Second take on this cd........2005-11-26

Well, I wrote a review for this a few years ago, but have sinced changed opinions. This is some very raw black metal, and the sound quality is really poor. However, if you can stand to listen to it loud enough, this album sky rockets in its worth. At a higher volume, you can hear a much more complicated guitar line, and even some hints of a keyboard, but the keyboard is absoluty buried, if I wasn't imagining it. The most problematic aspect of this album is that at a more usual volume, many of this songs a) sound horrible, and b) sound the same. For fans of the genre, it's going to be a worthwhile listen, but if you're just getting into black metal, you may want to put off purchasing this one.