Under the Sign of the Black Mark

Bathory

Under the Sign of the Black Mark

RELEASED: May 11, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Nocturnal Obeisance Meaning 1:28 2. Massacre Meaning 2:38 3. Woman of Dark Desires Meaning 4:06 4. Call From the Grave Meaning 4:53 5. Equimanthorn Meaning 3:41 6. Enter the Eternal Fire Meaning 6:57 7. Chariots of Fire 2:46 8. 13 Candles 5:17 9. Of Doom Meaning 3:44 10. [untitled] 0:25
Historical Archive
Under the Sign of the Black Mark is the third studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory, released in 1987. The album is often credited with shaping the black metal genre and features a raw, aggressive sound characterized by fast tempos, shrieking vocals, and atmospheric elements. It contains themes of darkness, war, and mythology, and is noted for its influential production style, which has inspired countless bands in the metal genre. The album is considered a classic and remains a significant milestone in Bathory's discography.