Cape of Bats

Violent Occultism

RELEASED: October 13, 2015
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Kali Yuga (The Lightning & The Moon) 5:40 2. Resurrektion 1:48 3. Lord of the Shadows 2:58 4. Death Kami 2:06 5. Weeping Daughters of Jerusalem 2:41 6. Ultimate Evil 3:01 7. Blue Hands 0:37 8. Night of the Buck Knives 1:37 9. Follow Me (To Death) 2:12 10. Buckets of Blood 3:28 11. Damned to Sands 2:58 12. Grand Evocation of War 3:36 13. Hecatian Nights 3:27

Historical Archive

Violent Occultism combines elements of gothic rock and darkwave, characterized by haunting melodies and ethereal vocals. The album explores themes of existential dread and occultism, establishing Cape of Bats as a significant presence in the underground music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics have garnered a cult following over the years, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.