Dark Funeral is a Swedish black metal band from Stockholm, founded by guitarists Blackmoon and Lord Ahriman in 1993. They emerged during the second wave of Swedish black metal and are considered one of the most influential bands in the genre. The band has released seven full-length albums, two EPs, one live album, and several singles and demos. Dark Funeral's music is characterized by fast tempos, dark melodies, and Satanic lyrics. Their lyrical themes include Satanism, anti-Christianity, death, Armageddon, and depression. The band's debut album The Secrets of the Black Arts was released in 1996 to critical acclaim. It featured a mix of fast-paced blast beats and melodic passages that set them apart from other bands in the genre. The album also featured guest appearances from members of Mayhem and Emperor. Following its release, Dark Funeral embarked on a series of successful European tours with bands such as Immortal and Satyricon.
In 1998, they released their second album Vobiscum Satanas which was met with similar success as its predecessor. This album saw them further refine their sound with more complex song structures while still maintaining their signature sound. They also began to incorporate elements of dance music into their songs which added an interesting dynamic to their sound. Their third album Diabolis Interium was released in 2001 to great reviews from fans and critics alike. This album saw them further expand on their sound with more progressive elements while still maintaining their core style of black metal. It also featured some of their most popular songs such as "Open the Gates" and "My Funeral". In 2003, they released Crowned In Terror which was met with mixed reviews but still managed to be a success for the band commercially due to its catchy hooks and intense riffs. This album saw them move away from traditional black metal towards a more melodic approach while still retaining their core sound.
In 2006, they released Attera Totus Sanctus which marked a return to form for the band after Crowned In Terror received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. This Dark Funeral album saw them return to their roots with faster tempos and darker melodies while still incorporating some progressive elements into their sound. Dark Funeral has been nominated for numerous awards throughout their career including Best Live Band at Sweden Rock Festival in 2008 as well as Best Metal Album at Swedish Grammy Awards in 2009 for Attera Totus Sanctus. They have also been nominated for numerous awards at various international festivals including Wacken Open Air in Germany in 2011 where they were nominated for Best Metal Performance. The band has toured extensively throughout Europe since 1993 playing shows alongside some of the biggest names in metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Kreator, Cannibal Corpse, Arch Enemy, Behemoth, Amon Amarth, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Children Of Bodom among many others. They will be embarking on a 2023 tour across Europe beginning promoting their seventh studio album We Are The Apocalypse.
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