XASTHUR – The Funeral of Being CD
XASTHUR – The Funeral of Being CD is a landmark release in the realm of raw, depressive black metal, embodying the bleak spirit of the American underground. Created by Scott Conner (Malefic), the sole force behind Xasthur, this second full-length album delivers an intensely atmospheric and emotionally crushing experience rooted in the traditions of second wave black metal.
Originally conceived in isolation, The Funeral of Being captures a suffocating aura of despair, misanthropy, and introspection. Its lo-fi production, hypnotic riffs, distant shrieks, and haunting ambient passages create a deeply immersive soundscape that has become a defining blueprint for depressive black metal (DSBM). Each track unfolds like a descent into darkness, balancing raw aggression with ghostly, melancholic textures.
This CD edition, released by Lupus Lounge in 2023, preserves the album’s cult status while making it accessible to both longtime followers and new listeners seeking authentic underground black metal. Featuring essential tracks like “Tyrant of Nightmares,” “Sigils Made of Flesh and Trees,” and “Bleak Necrotic Paleness,” along with rare versions and a Forgotten Woods cover, this release is a comprehensive representation of Xasthur’s early vision.
Perfect for fans of raw black metal, atmospheric black metal, depressive black metal, and artists such as Leviathan, Burzum, and Darkthrone, The Funeral of Being stands as a timeless and influential work within the genre.
Product details
- Artist: Xasthur
- Title: The Funeral of Being
- Format: CD
- Label: Lupus Lounge
- Year: 2023
- Genre: Black Metal / Depressive Black Metal
- Country: United States
Tracklist
1. The Awakening to the Unknown Perception of Evil
2. Tyrant of Nightmares
3. Intro
4. Sigils Made of Flesh and Trees
5. Blood from the Roots of the Forest, Part 2
6. Blood from the Roots of the Forest, Part 1
7. Intro
8. Bleak Necrotic Paleness
9. Reflecting Hateful Energy
10. Tyrant of Nightmares (Darkened Winter Promo ’01 version)
11. Outro
12. Dwelling Beneath the Woods
13. Dimension of the Blackest Dark (Forgotten Woods cover)
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