{"product_id":"dark-funeral-a-beast-to-praise-2lp","title":"Dark Funeral - A Beast To Praise [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: 19658768591\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 0196587685911\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 21 Aug 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Black Metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDARK FUNERAL’s “A Beast To Praise” is the long awaited and newest live album by the Swedish kings of Black Metal, featuring 13 apocalyptic live tracks across almost 70 minutes of playing time. Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in 2022, “A Beast To Praise” contains DARK FUNERAL’s annihilating live-set for their latest studio album release “We Are The Apocalypse” and is available as Jewelcase CD, Gatefold 2LP on 180g vinyl and as Digital Album. Don’t dare to miss DARK FUNERAL on the massive “In League With Satan” tour across Europe together with Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in October 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 1 - Side A (21:57):\u003cbr\u003e1. Unchain My Soul (07:45)\u003cbr\u003e2. The Arrival Of Satan's Empire (03:54)\u003cbr\u003e3. My Funeral (05:35)\u003cbr\u003e4. Leviathan (04:50)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 1 - Side B (15:34):\u003cbr\u003e1. We Are The Apocalypse (04:57)\u003cbr\u003e2. Open The Gates (04:38)\u003cbr\u003e3. When I’m Gone (06:16)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 2 - Side C (14:12):\u003cbr\u003e1. Goddess Of Sodomy (04:09)\u003cbr\u003e2. Vobiscum Satanas (04:45)\u003cbr\u003e3. Nail Them To The Cross (05:30)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 2 - Side D (17:44)\u003cbr\u003e1. Let The Devil In (05:27)\u003cbr\u003e2. The Secrets Of The Black Arts (04:50)\u003cbr\u003e3. Where Shadows Forever Reign (06:45)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Funeral was formed in Stockholm in 1993 by Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon, emerging during the second wave of black metal with a singular and uncompromising vision: absolute devotion to darkness, speed, discipline and extremity. From the outset, the band distinguished themselves through precision, relentless aggression and an unfaltering commitment to Black Metal in its most orthodox form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 1994, Dark Funeral recorded their self-titled debut mini-album at Dan Swanö’s Unisound Studio. Entirely self-financed and self-released, the EP emerged on May 4 the same year and immediately established the band as one of the most intense new forces within the underground, laying the foundation for a legacy that would endure far beyond trends or eras.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Dark Funeral cemented their status as one of the true pillars of Swedish black metal through a succession of genre-defining releases, including “The Secrets Of The Black Arts”, “Vobiscum Satanas” and “Diabolis Interium”. The latter was nominated for ‘Best Metal Album’ at the Swedish P3 Guld Awards, marking a rare moment of mainstream recognition for such uncompromising brutality. During this period, the band also secured key international milestones, including a groundbreaking Far East tour in October 2002, performing in Japan, Taiwan and Singapore (widely cited as the first appearances by a Western extreme metal band in the latter two territories) as well as a defining first appearance at Wacken Open Air in 2003, further solidifying their global stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Funeral’s ferocity extended powerfully into the live arena during the 2000s. Their acclaimed 2004 live album “De Profundis Clamavi Ad Te Domine” was recorded during an extremely successful South American tour, capturing the band at the height of their live intensity in front of some of the most fanatical audiences of their career. This period was further documented through the two-part DVD series “Attera Orbis Terrarum”, chronicling Dark Funeral’s worldwide touring campaigns across Europe and South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, Dark Funeral entered Dug Out Studios with producer Daniel Bergstrand, alongside co-producer Örjan Örnkloo, to record “Attera Totus Sanctus”. Released in October that year, the album debuted at #3 on the Swedish Metal chart and is widely regarded as one of the band’s definitive works. The subsequent world tour further cemented Dark Funeral’s reputation as an uncompromising and devastating live force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing continued touring and select festival appearances, the band returned to the studio in 2009 to record “Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus” at Abyss Studio with producer Peter Tägtgren. Released after four years of silence, the album marked a powerful return, delivering the band’s most technical and varied material to date while remaining firmly rooted in their core identity. The era also produced the controversial video for “My Funeral”, which gained widespread attention after being removed from MySpace, while rapidly spreading via YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new aeon began in 2016 when newly partnering with Century Media Records worldwide for the release of “Where Shadows Forever Reign”, produced once again by Daniel Bergstrand and introducing vocalist Heljarmadr. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim and was awarded Årets Rock\/Metal at P3 Guld in 2017, as well as a Metal Hammer Award in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2018, Lord Ahriman’s contribution to Swedish music was further recognised with SKAP’s Metal Award for his songwriting. As stated in SKAP’s official motivation: “He sits alone upon the throne of the dark metal kingdom. He creates furious music with atmospheres and tonalities that send shivers down the spine, and which are loved by fans all over the world.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproaching three decades of existence, Dark Funeral continued their ascent with the release of their seventh full-length album, “We Are The Apocalypse”, issued in March 2022. The album delivered some of the most aggressive and expansive material of the band’s career and achieved strong international chart positions including #6 in Germany, #13 in Finland, #28 in Switzerland, #29 in Austria and # 31 in Sweden. It also marked Dark Funeral’s strongest entry on the U.S. Billboard charts to date, underscoring the band’s continued relevance and expanding impact in one of the world’s most competitive music markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn April 16, 2022, Dark Funeral supported the release of “We Are The Apocalypse” with a monumental return to the stage at Fållan in Stockholm. The concert — recorded during the band’s long-awaited reunion with their audience following years of global silence caused by the pandemic — was broadcasted live worldwide and became a ritual of rebirth, unity and uncompromising fire. The performance will be immortalized with the release of “A Beast To Praise”, scheduled for release in summer 2026 in suitable timing for the massive “In league With Satan” tour across Europe together with Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir this coming October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, Dark Funeral entered the world of cinema as the song “Open The Gates” was featured in the motion picture Psycho Killer, written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en, 8MM). The placement marked a significant milestone in the band’s history, bringing their uncompromising sound to the silver screen and further expanding their presence beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for their uncompromising live presence, Dark Funeral have relentlessly carried their blackened crusade across the globe. To date, the band has performed in 55 countries worldwide, spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and beyond. Through headline tours, major festival appearances and high-profile international campaigns, Dark Funeral continue to operate at full force well into the modern era on their mission to praise darkness across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 30 years after their formation, Dark Funeral remain an uncompromising and ever-advancing force within extreme metal. Guided by Lord Ahriman’s unwavering vision, the band continues to ensure continuity, evolution and artistic integrity, and consequently remains sworn to command stages worldwide, headline major festivals and expand their legacy — ultimately proving that true Black Metal is not bound by time, but finally strengthened by it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Century Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080887681180,"sku":"19658768591","price":31.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_ba82a73d-fd5d-43f1-8e99-7df80c775604.jpg?v=1781810663","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/dark-funeral-a-beast-to-praise-2lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}