Ancient Rites

And the Hordes Stood as One

RELEASED: January 01, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. The Return 3:12 2. Exile (Les litanies de Satan) 3:49 3. Victory or Valhalla (Last Man Standing) 4:16 4. Total Misanthropia 4:36 5. Aris 5:50 6. ...and the Horns Called for War 4:20 7. North Sea 6:28 8. Blood of Christ (Mohammed Wept) 4:02 9. Longing for the Ancient Kingdom 3:40 10. Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) 4:07 11. (Ode to Ancient) Europa 4:08 12. (Het Verdronken Land van) Saeftinge 4:55 13. On Golden Fields (De Leeuwen dansen) 6:07 14. Mother Europe 5:25 15. Evil Prevails 4:54 16. Fatherland 8:13

Historical Archive

And the Hordes Stood as One is a significant album in the black metal genre, characterized by its aggressive sound and intricate compositions. Released in 1999, it showcases Ancient Rites' blend of melodic elements with traditional black metal aggression, solidifying their status in the European metal scene. The album is noted for its thematic focus on historical and mythical narratives, which has resonated with fans and influenced other bands in the genre.