NECROMANTIA · Vampiric Rituals | BLACK TAPE

Black cassette tape with 3-panel J-card.

Replica of the original tape inlay from 1992.

Limited to 150 copies.

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Greek black metal legends Necromantia unleash their haunting early works in this essential cassette reissue that captures the band's formative years in all their sinister glory. "Vampiric Rituals" presents the band's groundbreaking material from their pre-debut era, showcasing the unique sonic alchemy that would establish them as pioneers of Hellenic black metal. From the very first recording, Necromantia demonstrated their trademark approach - the deliberate omission of rhythm guitars in favor of dual bass guitars, creating an otherworldly low-end rumble that feels like it's emanating from the depths of Hades itself.

What makes this collection so compelling is how it documents the band's already fully-formed vision from day one. The eerie, theatrically eccentric passages that blur the lines between metal and audio drama, combined with Magus Wampyr Daoloth's abysmal vocals, create an atmosphere so ominously captivating that it transcends typical genre boundaries. This isn't just historical documentation - it's essential listening that reveals why Necromantia's influence on the underground scene was so immediate and lasting, inspiring countless bands to explore the darker recesses of extreme metal.

For fans of: Varathron, Rotting Christ, Master's Hammer, and early Greek black metal

Track listing

"The Black Arts" - Advance Tape Of Split LP '92
A1. Lord Of The Abyss
A2: The Feast Of Ghouls
A3. Evil Prayers
A4. Lycanthropia
"Promo Tape '90" - Trax From P.T. '90
B1. De Magia Veterum
B2. Faceless Gods
B3. La Mort

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de