A Case for Black Metal’s Greatest Album: Mayhem – De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas

Nick, Malus(Apokatastasis), Tempestuous Might and newcomer Eric Crass (Occult Abyss Podcast) fully dissect De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas which stands as a monumental pillar of black metal that has seldom been emulated. Marred by the insanity of surrounding events and its delayed release, the album still stands tall as an unmatched classic due to its unique production, astonishing individual performances, inventive compositions and its inclination to hint at something beyond metal.

0:00 Introduction
5:09 Thoughts on Production
13:45 Riffcraft
23:50 interaction Between Drums and Guitars
34:50 Analysis of Melody and Use of Bass
46:45 Arrangements
51:59 Further Discussion on the Drumming
1:02:00 In Depth Analysis of Melody
1:11:00 Going Beyond the Idea of the Riff, Use of Motifs and Variations
1:22:00 Legacy, Influence and Conclusion

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