Album: The Somberlain by Dissection (1993)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: The Somberlain is the debut album by Swedish black metal band Dissection, released on 3 December 1993 through the No Fashion label.
It proved to be a highly influential release for both black metal and melodic death metal. The band dedicated the album to Euronymous, who had been murdered in August the same year. This is the only album that features the band's original lineup. The artwork was created by Kristian 'Necrolord' Wåhlin. The album was composed and arranged between 1989 and 1993, and was recorded between 1 and 6 March 1993.[

Artist Background: Dissection was a black/death metal and later melodic death metal band from Strömstad, Sweden. The band was formed in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt. The band released its first EP in 1991. They disbanded in 2006, followed by Nödtveidt's suicide. Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Emperor, Sacramentum, Watain, Bathory

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


The Somberlain is the debut album by Swedish black metal band Dissection, released on 3 December 1993 through the No Fashion label.
It proved to be a highly influential release for both black metal and melodic death metal. The band dedicated the album to Euronymous, who had been murdered in August the same year. This is the only album that features the band's original lineup. The artwork was created by Kristian 'Necrolord' Wåhlin. The album was composed and arranged between 1989 and 1993, and was recorded between 1 and 6 March 1993.[

Album: Reinkaos by Dissection (2006)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Format: Album

Description: Reinkaos (stylised as REINKAΩS) is the third and final studio album by Swedish black/melodic death metal band Dissection. It was released through the band's own label Black Horizon Music, which they had formed "out of the need of taking charge of our own business and making things our own way, without compromise". Reinkaos is also available as autographed limited first edition: CD packed in exclusive embossed slipcase, limited to 1,001 hand-numbered copies signed by the band members; including the music video for "Starless Aeon" and a sticker.

Artist Background: Dissection was a black/death metal and later melodic death metal band from Strömstad, Sweden. The band was formed in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt. The band released its first EP in 1991. They disbanded in 2006, followed by Nödtveidt's suicide. Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Emperor, Sacramentum, Watain, Bathory

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Reinkaos (stylised as REINKAΩS) is the third and final studio album by Swedish black/melodic death metal band Dissection. It was released through the band's own label Black Horizon Music, which they had formed "out of the need of taking charge of our own business and making things our own way, without compromise". Reinkaos is also available as autographed limited first edition: CD packed in exclusive embossed slipcase, limited to 1,001 hand-numbered copies signed by the band members; including the music video for "Starless Aeon" and a sticker.

Album: Storm of the Light's Bane by Dissection (1995)
Genre: Black Metal | Style: Metal
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Storm of the Light's Bane is the second full-length album by Swedish black metal band Dissection. It was released on 17 November 1995 by Nuclear Blast. This would be the band's last full-length album before Nödtveidt's 1997 incarceration for the felony murder of Josef ben Meddour. It would not be until 2006 that they would release their third and final album Reinkaos, which was followed by Jon Nödtveidt's suicide and the breakup of the band. As with the band's debut album, Kristian 'Necrolord' Wåhlin created the artwork. The album is widely considered a masterpiece and one of the best black metal albums ever written. It has had significant influence on the development of extreme metal, inspiring many bands such as Watain, whose frontman played bass live with the band during their final shows.

Artist Background: Dissection was a black/death metal and later melodic death metal band from Strömstad, Sweden. The band was formed in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt. The band released its first EP in 1991. They disbanded in 2006, followed by Nödtveidt's suicide. Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Emperor, Sacramentum, Watain, Bathory

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, Metal, 1990s, Album, Nuclear Blast

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Storm of the Light's Bane is the second full-length album by Swedish black metal band Dissection. It was released on 17 November 1995 by Nuclear Blast. This would be the band's last full-length album before Nödtveidt's 1997 incarceration for the felony murder of Josef ben Meddour. It would not be until 2006 that they would release their third and final album Reinkaos, which was followed by Jon Nödtveidt's suicide and the breakup of the band. As with the band's debut album, Kristian 'Necrolord' Wåhlin created the artwork. The album is widely considered a masterpiece and one of the best black metal albums ever written. It has had significant influence on the development of extreme metal, inspiring many bands such as Watain, whose frontman played bass live with the band during their final shows.

Album: The Past Is Alive (The Early Mischief) by Dissection (1997)
Genre: Black Metal
Format: Compilation

Description: The Past Is Alive (The Early Mischief) is a compilation album by Swedish black metal band Dissection. It contains tracks from early EPs and promos. It also includes two tracks by Satanized, the former band of Jon Nödtveidt. Some versions also include two tracks taken from the Where Dead Angels Lie EP. It has been released several times by different labels, including Necropolis Records who released it originally and Karmageddon Records. It also has been released with different cover artwork.

Artist Background: Dissection was a black/death metal and later melodic death metal band from Strömstad, Sweden. The band was formed in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt. The band released its first EP in 1991. They disbanded in 2006, followed by Nödtveidt's suicide. Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Emperor, Sacramentum, Watain, Bathory

Music Scene: Part of the Stockholm, Sweden music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Black Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Black Metal, 1990s, Compilation


The Past Is Alive (The Early Mischief) is a compilation album by Swedish black metal band Dissection. It contains tracks from early EPs and promos. It also includes two tracks by Satanized, the former band of Jon Nödtveidt. Some versions also include two tracks taken from the Where Dead Angels Lie EP. It has been released several times by different labels, including Necropolis Records who released it originally and Karmageddon Records. It also has been released with different cover artwork.

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