"Deep calleth upon Deep" is the ninth studio album by Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon, released in 2017 on CD format through Napalm Records. This album marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, blending their signature raw black metal roots with more experimental and atmospheric elements. The result is an intense and immersive listening experience that showcases Satyricon's maturity and willingness to push genre boundaries. Satyricon, formed in 1991 by Satyr (Sigurd Wongraven) and Frost (Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad), are pioneers of the second wave of Norwegian black metal. Their influential albums such as "Nemesis Divina" and "Now, Diabolical" have cemented their status as one of the most innovative acts within extreme music. Over their career, they have received critical acclaim for redefining black metal's scope while maintaining its dark essence. Napalm Records is a renowned Austrian label specializing in heavy music genres like metal, rock, and gothic since 1992; it has played a crucial role in promoting groundbreaking artists worldwide.
Disc 1:
1 Midnight Serpent
2 Blood Cracks Open The Ground
3 To Your Brethren In The Dark
4 Deep Calleth Upon Deep
5 The Ghost Of Rome
6 Dissonant
7 Black Wings And Withering Gloom
8 Burial Rite
The music of this album is quite far from the forms of the traditional Black Metal, but Satyricon are real professionals and were able to release very dark music using not quite standard approaches. The record has passed the test of time and is one of their best discs released between 2010 and 2020.