The Secrets of the Black Arts

Dark Funeral

The Secrets of the Black Arts

RELEASED: January 28, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Dark Age Has Arrived 0:16 2. The Secrets of the Black Arts 3:42 3. My Dark Desires 3:47 4. The Dawn No More Rises 3:59 5. When Angels Forever Die 4:07 6. The Fire Eternal 3:55 7. Satan's Mayhem 4:53 8. Shadows Over Transylvania 3:41 9. Bloodfrozen 4:20 10. Satanic Blood 2:11 11. Dark Are the Path to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal) 5:59
Historical Archive
The Secrets of the Black Arts is the debut studio album by Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral, released in 1996. The album is known for its aggressive sound, fast tempos, and dark, atmospheric elements that define the black metal genre. It features haunting melodies and growling vocals, which set the tone for the band's later works. The album has received critical acclaim and is considered a classic in the black metal scene, influencing numerous bands and helping to solidify the genre's presence in the metal community.