RAGNAROK · Non Debellicata | DIGIPAK CD

Digipak CD in Slipcase.

Background information about 'Non Debellicata'

Norwegian black metal veterans Ragnarok return with their ninth full-length offering, showcasing a band that has consistently evolved while maintaining their ferocious core sound. "Non Debellicata" translates to "unconquered" in Latin, and the album lives up to its defiant title with ten tracks of unrelenting black metal fury. The production strikes that perfect balance between clarity and rawness that allows every blast beat and tremolo-picked riff to cut through with surgical precision, while Jontho's vocals remain as venomous as ever.

What sets this release apart from their previous efforts is the band's incorporation of more atmospheric elements without sacrificing any of their trademark aggression. Tracks like "Chapel Of Shadows" and "The Great Destroyer" demonstrate Ragnarok's ability to craft memorable hooks within their wall of sound, while deeper cuts like "Gerasene Demoniac" and "The Gospel Of Judas Iscariot" explore darker, more experimental territories. The album flows seamlessly from the opening title track through to the crushing finale of "Asphyxiation", creating a cohesive listening experience that rewards both casual listeners and devoted fans of extreme metal.

For fans of: Marduk, Darkthrone, Mayhem, 1349, and Dark Funeral.

Track listing

1. Non Debellicata
2. Chapel of Shadows
3. Sanctimoneous
4. Bestial Emptiness
5. Nemesis
6. The Great Destroyer
7. Gerasene Demoniac
8. The Gospel of Judas Iscariot
9. Jonestown Lullaby
10. Asphyxiation
    Bonus tracks:
11. Rite of Passage
12. Archaic
13. Immaculate Antichrist

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com