Album: Blood Magick Necromance by Belphegor (2011)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Blood Magick Necromance is the ninth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on 14 January 2011 through Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded by Peter Tägtgren at Abyss Studios in Sweden.
A music videos have been shot for the songs "Impaled Upon the Tongue of Sathan" and "In Blood - Devour This Sanctity", directed by Alexander Koenig and Andrey Kovalev, respectively. The album features cover art by Joachim Luetke who previously worked with Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir and Kreator among others.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2010s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Blood Magick Necromance is the ninth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on 14 January 2011 through Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded by Peter Tägtgren at Abyss Studios in Sweden.
A music videos have been shot for the songs "Impaled Upon the Tongue of Sathan" and "In Blood - Devour This Sanctity", directed by Alexander Koenig and Andrey Kovalev, respectively. The album features cover art by Joachim Luetke who previously worked with Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir and Kreator among others.

Album: Lucifer Incestus by Belphegor (2003)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Napalm Records
Format: Album

Description: Lucifer Incestus is the fourth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released 24 November 2003 on the Napalm label.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Napalm Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Lucifer Incestus is the fourth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released 24 November 2003 on the Napalm label.

Album: Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn by Belphegor (2009)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Walpurgis Rites – Hexenwahn is the eighth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released in 2009 on Nuclear Blast Records (their third for the label).
Like its predecessors, Pestapokalypse VI and Bondage Goat Zombie, the album was recorded and produced with German producer Andy Classen. On August 25 the band made the song "Walpurgis Rites" available for streaming on their Myspace page along with the lyrics on their website.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Walpurgis Rites – Hexenwahn is the eighth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released in 2009 on Nuclear Blast Records (their third for the label).
Like its predecessors, Pestapokalypse VI and Bondage Goat Zombie, the album was recorded and produced with German producer Andy Classen. On August 25 the band made the song "Walpurgis Rites" available for streaming on their Myspace page along with the lyrics on their website.

Album: Necrodaemon Terrorsathan by Belphegor (2020)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Necrodaemon Terrorsathan is the third full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released May 17, 2000 on the Last Episode label.
Pope John Paul II is implicitly referenced in one line of the lyrics to the track 'Cremation of Holiness'.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2020s, Album, Nuclear Blast

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Necrodaemon Terrorsathan is the third full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released May 17, 2000 on the Last Episode label.
Pope John Paul II is implicitly referenced in one line of the lyrics to the track 'Cremation of Holiness'.

Album: Conjuring the Dead by Belphegor (2014)
Genre: Black Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Conjuring the Dead is the tenth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on 5 August 2014 through Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded by Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios in USA. The album was preceded by the digital download single "Gasmask Terror", which was released on 1 July 2014. Earlier, on 25 June, a lyric video for the same song was released.
A music video was shot for the title track, which was directed by Walter Fanninger. The album features cover art by Septicflesh bassist Seth Siro Anton.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, 2010s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Conjuring the Dead is the tenth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on 5 August 2014 through Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded by Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios in USA. The album was preceded by the digital download single "Gasmask Terror", which was released on 1 July 2014. Earlier, on 25 June, a lyric video for the same song was released.
A music video was shot for the title track, which was directed by Walter Fanninger. The album features cover art by Septicflesh bassist Seth Siro Anton.

Album: Totenritual by Belphegor (2017)
Genre: Black Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Conjuring the Dead is the eleventh full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on September 15, 2017 through Nuclear Blast.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, 2010s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Conjuring the Dead is the eleventh full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on September 15, 2017 through Nuclear Blast.

Album: The Devils by Belphegor (2022)
Genre: Black Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: The Devils is the twelth full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on June 24th 2022  through Nuclear Blast.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, 2020s, Album, Nuclear Blast


The Devils is the twelth full length studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released on June 24th 2022  through Nuclear Blast.

Album: Pestapokalypse VI by Belphegor (2006)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Pestapokalypse VI is the sixth studio album by Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was produced by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio and released 27 October 2006 on the Nuclear Blast
label.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Pestapokalypse VI is the sixth studio album by Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was produced by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio and released 27 October 2006 on the Nuclear Blast
label.

Blutsabbath" presents a ferocious blend of black and death metal, characterized by its raw, aggressive production. The album features relentless blast beats and tremolo-picked guitar riffs that create a dense, chaotic soundscape. Vocals are harsh and guttural, adding to the overall intensity. The tempo varies throughout, with tracks oscillating between frenetic energy and slower, more ominous passages that enhance the dark atmosphere. Texturally, the album is layered with a mix of melodic elements and dissonance, creating a haunting yet powerful auditory experience. The production captures a gritty essence, allowing the instrumentation to shine through while maintaining an unpolished edge that is distinctive to the genre.

Album: Blutsabbath by Belphegor (1997)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Goatreich-Fleshcult by Belphegor (2005)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Napalm Records
Format: Album

Description: Goatreich – Fleshcult is the fifth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released February 28, 2005 on the Napalm label.
This was the album to feature the fully developed and recorded "Swarm of Rats", which had existed at least as early as 2002 and was featured on Infernal Live Orgasm.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Napalm Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Goatreich – Fleshcult is the fifth studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor. It was released February 28, 2005 on the Napalm label.
This was the album to feature the fully developed and recorded "Swarm of Rats", which had existed at least as early as 2002 and was featured on Infernal Live Orgasm.

Album: Bondage Goat Zombie by Belphegor (2008)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Bondage Goat Zombie is the seventh studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released April 15, 2008 on the Nuclear Blast label. Artwork by Ralph Manfreda
Some of the tracks deal with the writings of the Marquis de Sade. The album was, like its predecessor, Pestapokalypse VI, recorded and produced with German producer Andy Classen. The album leaked onto P2P file sharing networks on March 17, 2008. Hecate provided lyrics on track 7.

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast


Bondage Goat Zombie is the seventh studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released April 15, 2008 on the Nuclear Blast label. Artwork by Ralph Manfreda
Some of the tracks deal with the writings of the Marquis de Sade. The album was, like its predecessor, Pestapokalypse VI, recorded and produced with German producer Andy Classen. The album leaked onto P2P file sharing networks on March 17, 2008. Hecate provided lyrics on track 7.

The Last Supper" presents a relentless fusion of black metal and death metal, characterized by its aggressive tempos and dense sonic textures. The production is raw yet polished, allowing the intricate guitar riffs and thunderous drumming to pierce through the mix. Each track is imbued with a visceral energy, showcasing a blend of blast beats and slower, menacing passages that create a dynamic listening experience. The instrumentation features a haunting interplay between shrieking vocals and layered guitar harmonies, while the bass provides a solid foundation that enhances the overall heaviness. Distinctive for its dark atmosphere, the album immerses listeners in a world of bleak imagery and unyielding intensity.

Album: The Last Supper by Belphegor (1995)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Artist Background: Belphegor is a black/death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor. Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, Marduk, Watain

Music Scene: Part of the Salzburg, Austria music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


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