Deathspell Omega
Deathspell Omega are a French black metal band. Their lyrical content deals primarily with Satanism on a metaphysical level – as the band has stated that "all other interpretations of Satan are intellectually invalid" – and other various theological topics. They have recently completed a series of three concept albums which focus on the theological aspects of God, Satan and man's relationship with the two. Some of their lyrical inspiration has come from the post-surrealist Georges Bataille.
Initially, Deathspell Omega produced raw, traditional black metal akin to Darkthrone's Transilvanian Hunger. However, their 2004 release, Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice, marked a change to a vastly more technical, experimental, and well-recorded sound featuring such musical influences as Russian Orthodox chanting and choral music.
The band's work after Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice has been even more experimental and technical, with the 5 tracks they released in 2005 - on ...
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Deathspell Omega discography
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Manifestations 2002 excellent
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Crushing the Holy Trinity (Father) excellent
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Kénôse excellent
- Country: France
- Genres: Black Metal, Avant-Garde
- Years: 1999 - 2010
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