Bathory - Under The Sign Of The Black Mark

Under The Sign Of The Black Mark album cover
8.4 | 587 votes |
Band
Bathory
Style
First wave of black metal
Release date
11 May 1987
Owners
611 have it
61 want it
3 trade it
Tracklist
01. Nocternal Obeisance
02. Massacre
03. Woman Of Dark Desires
04. Call From The Grave
05. Equimanthorn
06. Enter The Eternal Fire
07. Chariots Of Fire
08. 13 Candles
09. Of Doom......
10. Outro
Additional info
Produced by Boss and Quorthon.
Recorded at Heavenshore Studio, Stockholm Sweden
Album cover design by Quorthon.
Album front cover photo by Gunnar Silins.

Later versions, reissues and CD editions have a different track arrangement.
Guest review by
Axe Argonian
Rating:
8.5
Rating:
8.5
Under the Sign of the Black Mark was, in many ways, one of the first great releases to incite the black metal genre. Yes, I am aware that Bathory's two previous records are black metal; however, it was Under the Sign of the Black Mark that created a standard by which all black metal releases should be judged. That standard was, however, not contrived by larger than life orchestrations or in-depth atmospheres but by the very soul of black metal which was truly defined in this record: dark, aggressive, and haunting music that would scare even Michael Myers on his unholy rampage. Indeed, Under the Sign of the Black Mark is the definitive black metal album.

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11.07.2026 - 15:04
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As Roman Doez already said, musical taste is highly subjective. Not everyone will enjoy the same albums you love, and there are probably albums you dislike that the majority of people consider masterpieces.
In the end there's no need to disrespect others simply because their taste in music differs from yours.

To get back on topic: Under the Sign of the Black Mark and Hammerheart are probably my favorite Bathory albums. Both were revolutionary in their own ways while also being excellent albums that still hold up today.
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