BATHORY · Requiem | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette.

Background information about 'Requiem'

Bathory's "Requiem" stands as a monumental testament to the Swedish black metal pioneers' uncompromising vision and brutal artistry. This crushing collection of dark hymns showcases Quorthon's masterful songwriting at its most ferocious, delivering nine tracks of pure blackened devastation that helped cement the band's legendary status in extreme metal history. From the haunting title track that opens with apocalyptic grandeur to the relentless assault of "War Machine" and the atmospheric brutality of "Blood And Soil", every moment pulses with the raw energy that made Bathory the godfathers of Scandinavian black metal.

The album's second half maintains the crushing momentum with "Pax Vobiscum" offering a brief respite before diving into the suffocating darkness of "Suffocate" and the methodical brutality of "Distinguish To Kill". The epic closer "Apocalypse" serves as a fitting end to this journey through sonic hell, combining Bathory's signature lo-fi production with Quorthon's distinctive vocal delivery and razor-sharp riffing. This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern extreme metal.

For fans of:
Venom, Celtic Frost, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor, Burzum

Track listing

A1. Requiem
A2. Crosstitution
A3. Necroticus
A4. War Machine
A5. Blood And Soil
B1. Pax Vobiscum
B2. Suffocate
B3. Distinguish To Kill
B4. Apocalypse

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