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The Secrets of the Black Arts

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Recorded
  
1995

Length
  
40:53

Artist
  
Dark Funeral

Label
  
No Fashion Records

Genres
  
Black metal, Thrash metal

Studio
  
The Abyss Studios

Language
  
English

Release date
  
28 January 1996

Producer
  
Peter Tägtgren

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Released
  
January 28, 1996 (1996-01-28)

The Secrets of the Black Arts (1996)
  
Vobiscum Satanas (1998)

Similar
  
Dark Funeral albums, Black metal albums

The Secrets of the Black Arts is the debut album by Dark Funeral, released on January 28, 1996, by No Fashion Records. It was re-released on July 31, 2007, with a bonus disc consisting of the album original recording . The only album to feature guitarist Blackmoon, vocalist/bassist Themgoroth and drummer Equimanthorn.

Contents

The original recording (January 15-21, 1995) was produced by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios. According to Blackmoon, he insisted that they re-record the album due to "severely unprofessional production and manner from Mr. Swanö". He continued, "He was overworked and mentally tired when we came to the studio. Also, our then-drummer was not playing as good as he should have. So it ended up crap." The rest of the band was satisfied with the recording, but Blackmoon refused to release the album with that recording. They decided on The Abyss Studio and recorded the album that was eventually released to the public.

A music video was shot for "The Secrets of the Black Arts".

Track listing

Writing by Dark Funeral except where noted.

Dark Funeral

  • Themgoroth – vocals, bass guitar
  • Blackmoon – guitar, vocals on "Satanic Blood"
  • Lord Ahriman – guitar
  • Equimanthorn – drums
  • Songs

    1The Dark Age Has Arrived0:16
    2The Secrets of the Black Arts3:42
    3My Dark Desires3:48

    References

    The Secrets of the Black Arts Wikipedia