The Secrets of the Black Arts

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The Secrets of the Black Arts
Studio album by Dark Funeral
Released	January 28, 1996
Genre	Black metal
Length	40:53
Label	No Fashion Records
Professional reviews
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Dark Funeral chronology
Dark Funeral (1994) The Secrets Of The Black Arts (1996) Vobiscum Satanas (1998)

The Secrets of the Black Arts is the debut album by Dark Funeral released on January 28th, 1996 by No Fashion Records. It was rereleased on July 31, 2007 with a bonus disc consisting of the original recording of The Secrets of the Black Arts. The original recording was produced by Dan Swano at Unisound Studios. According to Blackmoon he insisted that they rerecord the album due to "severely unprofessional production and manner from Mr. Swanö." He continued, "He was overworked and mentally tired when we came to the studio. Also, our then drummer was not playing as good as he should have. So it ended up crap." The rest of the band was satisfied with the recording but Blackmoon refused to release the album with that recording so they decided on infamous Abyss Studio and recorded the album that was eventually released to the public. ^[1]

Contents 1 Track listing (Original) 2 Track Listing (Rerelease) 3 Credits 4 References

[edit] Track listing (Original)

1. The Dark Age Has Arrived (intro) - 0:16
2. The Secrets of the Black Arts - 3:42
3. My Dark Desires - 3:47
4. The Dawn No More Rises - 4:00
5. When Angels Forever Die - 4:07
6. The Fire Eternal - 3:55
7. Satan's Mayhem - 4:54
8. Shadows Over Transylvania - 3:41
9. Bloodfrozen - 4:21
10. Satanic Blood - 2:11
11. Dark Are the Paths to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal) - 5:59

[edit] Track Listing (Rerelease)

Disc: 1 (The first disc contains the re-mastered recording of "The Secrets of the Black Arts" from Abyss Studios that was actually used by Dark Funeral)

1. The Dark Age Has Arrived (intro)
2. The Secrets of the Black Arts
3. My Dark Desires
4. The Dawn No More Rises
5. When Angels Forever Die
6. The Fire Eternal
7. Satan's Mayhem
8. Shadows Over Transylvania
9. Bloodfrozen
10. Satanic Blood (Von Cover)
11. Dark Are the Paths to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal)

Disc: 2 (The second disc contains the long sought after original recording of "The Secrets of the Black Arts" at Dan Swano's Uni-Sound Studios that was never used)

1. Shadows Over Transylvania
2. Dawn No More Rises
3. Secrets of the Black Arts
4. Satans Mayhem
5. Bloodfrozen
6. My Dark Desires
7. Dark Are the Paths to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal)
8. Fire Eternal

[edit] Credits

• Lord Ahriman - Guitars
• Blackmoon - Guitars (Vocals Track 10)
• Themgoroth - Bass/Vocals
• Equimanthorn - Drums

v • d • e Dark Funeral Lord Ahriman | Emperor Magus Caligula | Chaq Mol | Dominator | B-Force (session) Former members Blackmoon | Draugen | Themgoroth | Equimanthorn | Alzazmon | Typhos | Gaahnfaust | Dominion | Gustaf Hielm | Matte Modin Studio albums The Secrets of the Black Arts, 1996 | Vobiscum Satanas, 1998 | Diabolis Interium, 2001 | Attera Totus Sanctus, 2005 Live and compilation releases In the Sign…, 2000 | Teach Children to Worship Satan, 2000 | De Profundis Clamavi ad te Domine, 2004 Demos and bootlegs Dark Funeral, 1994 Videography Attera Orbis Terrarum: Part 1 (DVD) | Attera Orbis Terrarum: Part 2 (DVD)

[edit] References

1. ^ BLACK MOON 2001 Interview