SAMAEL · Hegemony | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about 'Hegemony'

Swiss extreme metal veterans Samael return with a vengeance on "Hegemony", delivering their most focused and powerful statement in years. This isn't just another metal album – it's a declaration of artistic dominance that showcases exactly why these pioneers have remained relevant for over three decades. From the crushing opener "Hegemony" to the apocalyptic closer "Storm Of Fire", every track pulses with the band's signature blend of industrial precision and blackened fury.

The album strikes a perfect balance between Samael's experimental electronic past and their raw metal roots. Tracks like "Angel Of Wrath" and "Black Supremacy" demonstrate Vorph's commanding vocal presence while Xy's rhythmic mastery drives each composition forward with relentless intensity. The production is crisp yet maintains that essential underground edge, allowing every guitar riff and electronic flourish to cut through with surgical precision. "Hegemony" proves that evolution and brutality can coexist beautifully.

For fans of:
Celtic Frost, Bathory, Ministry, Fear Factory, Godflesh

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Hegemony
A2. Samael
A3. Angel Of Wrath
A4. Rite Of Renewal
B5. Red Planet
B6. Black Supremacy
B7. Murder Of Suicide

LP 2:
A1. This World
A2. Against All Enemies
A3. Land Of The Living
B4. Dictate Of Transparency
B5. Helter Skelter
B6. Storm Of Fire

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com