Speaking of Orthodox Black Metal that represents Satan and the ideologies thereof seriously, in the vein of the metaphysic and accurately appropriating it within the realm of death, Ondskapt presents their first full length from 2003, Draco Sit Mihi Dux. In English the title of the album translates to "May the Dragon be my Guide", Ondskapt originate from Sweden, their name roughly means Being Created of Evil. Lyrically they are very interesting to read along to while listening, as I mentioned they are very morbid and continually death focused, to the point of where death becomes a subject of worship itself. The constant intertwining of talk about the Devil and passing through the gates of death alongside the looming and sinister hymns ever present in the layers of guitar truly creates orthodox sounding dark brilliance. This is a classic, the atmospheres here range from harnessing utterly Satanic energy and stretching it out into wails and commands, to collapsing moments of lugubrious despair wrapped in the fog of the dead. This has to be one of my favorites all around, in every aspect... Ondskapt's best.
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