Evil Prevails…

Ancient Rites

Evil Prevails…

RELEASED: January 01, 1992
TYPE: EP
Track Listing
1. Götterdämmerung (intro) 1:57 2. Longing for the Ancient Kingdom 3:25 3. Obscurity Reigns (Fields of Flanders) 2:13 4. Evil Prevails 4:09 5. Black Plague 3:12
Historical Archive
Evil Prevails… is the debut studio album by Belgian black metal band Ancient Rites, released in 1991. The album showcases a raw and aggressive sound characteristic of early black metal, with influences from thrash and death metal. Thematically, the lyrics delve into dark and occult subjects, reflecting the band's fascination with mythology and historical narratives. The album has since garnered a cult following and is recognized for its contribution to the European black metal scene.