Dark Funeral – Secrets Of The Black Arts (1996)

November 16, 2023

Disappointingly bland on both accounts, whether you are addressing the original “demos” / studio version or the Tagtgren-led second attempt. There is nothing “wrong” per se with any of the elements that come together to compose Secrets Of The Black Arts, its just everything comes together in such a way to leave you with the most uninspired and “safe” intepretation of the black metal sound. It is crazy to me that this came out in 1995, it feels like a clone from ten years later rather than a band that was a forerunner in the style. A shame.