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The Secrets of the Black Arts
Studio album by
Dark Funeral
ReleasedJanuary 1996 (1996-01)
Recorded1995
StudioThe Abyss
GenreBlack metal
Length40:53
LanguageEnglish
LabelNo Fashion
ProducerDark Funeral, Peter Tägtgren
Dark Funeral chronology
Dark Funeral
(1994) 		The Secrets of the Black Arts
(1996) 		Vobiscum Satanas
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
AllMusic[2]

The Secrets of the Black Arts is the debut studio album by Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral, released in January 1996, by No Fashion Records. It was re-released on 31 July 2007, with a bonus disc consisting of the album original recording (digitally re-mixed in April 2007). The Secrets of the Black Arts is the only album to feature guitarist Blackmoon, vocalist/bassist Themgoroth and drummer Equimanthorn.

The original recording (15–21 January 1995) was produced by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios. According to Blackmoon, he insisted that they re-record 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. They decided on The Abyss Studio and recorded the album that was eventually released to the public.[3]

A music video was shot for "The Secrets of the Black Arts".

Track listing

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Writing by Dark Funeral except where noted.

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The Dark Age Has Arrived" (Intro)  0:16
2."The Secrets of the Black Arts"Blackmoon, Themgoroth 3:42
3."My Dark Desires"ThemgorothBlackmoon3:47
4."The Dawn No More Rises"BlackmoonBlackmoon, Ahriman, Themgoroth4:00
5."When Angels Forever Die"BlackmoonBlackmoon, Ahriman, Themgoroth4:07
6."The Fire Eternal"BlackmoonBlackmoon, Ahriman3:55
7."Satan's Mayhem"Themgoroth 4:54
8."Shadows over Transylvania"Blackmoon, AhrimanBlackmoon, Ahriman3:41
9."Bloodfrozen"BlackmoonBlackmoon, Ahriman4:21
10."Satanic Blood" (Von cover)VonVon2:11
11."Dark Are the Paths to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal)"ThemgorothBlackmoon, Ahriman5:59
Total length:40:53
2007 reissue bonus disc
No.TitleLength
1."Shadows Over Transylvania" (Unisound version)3:39
2."The Dawn No More Rises" (Unisound version)3:40
3."The Secrets of the Black Arts" (Unisound version)3:27
4."Satan's Mayhem" (Unisound version)4:49
5."Bloodfrozen" (Unisound version)3:36
6."My Dark Desires" (Unisound version)3:23
7."Dark Are the Path to Eternity (A Summoning Nocturnal)" (Unisound version)5:38
8."The Fire Eternal" (Unisound version)3:38
Total length:31:50

Personnel

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Dark Funeral

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  • Themgoroth – vocals, bass guitar
  • Blackmoon – guitar, vocals on "Satanic Blood"
  • Lord Ahriman – guitar
  • Equimanthorn – drums

References

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  1. ^ Bowar, Chad. "Dark Funeral - The Secrets of the Black Arts Review". About.com. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "The Secrets of the Black Arts - Dark Funeral". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  3. ^ Harding, Ryan. "BLACK MOON 2001 Interview". Feo Amante. Retrieved 1 December 2007.
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