The First Decade 1989 - 1999

Ancient Rites

The First Decade 1989 - 1999

RELEASED: January 01, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. From Beyond the Grave 4:26 2. Infant Sacrifices to Baalberith 1:18 3. Death Messiah 2:37 4. Longing for the Ancient Kingdom 3:45 5. Land of Frost and Despair 4:42 6. Evil Prevails 4:26 7. Last Rites/Echoes of Melancholy 0:34 8. Total Misanthropia 4:20 9. Blood of Christ (Mohammed Wept) 4:01 10. Fallen Angel (outro) 2:16 11. (Het Verdronken Land Van) Saeftinge 4:49 12. Quest for Blood (Le Vampire) 3:47 13. Avondland 1:24 14. Mother Europe 4:39 15. Aris 5:31 16. Season's Change (Solstice) 5:34 17. Fatherland 7:06 18. Cain 2:08
Historical Archive
The First Decade 1989 - 1999 is a compilation album by the Belgian black metal band Ancient Rites. It encapsulates the pivotal years of their musical career, showcasing a blend of symphonic elements and traditional black metal influences. The album features remastered tracks that highlight the band's evolution over the decade, reflecting their lyrical themes of mythology and history. It serves as both a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners, maintaining a cult following in the metal community.