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| Top 10 Deathspell Omega songs
IMO, of course. If you've never listened to the band, you may find this list useful. | | 10 |  | Deathspell Omega
Kenose
''Kénôse II'' from the Kénôse EP, is similar in a lot of ways to ''Kenose I'' except it's much more chaotic. And there's a beautiful arpeggio at about the 8:15 mark. After this arpeggio passage, it descends into this almost triumphant sounding part before this spiraling sort of riff comes in and continues until the song fades out. Before it fades out the guitar sounds more like a chainsaw or something. It's really an indescribable sound. The lyrical themes are complex and, like most of their work, dealing with theology and philosophy. A memorable and very poetic lyric from the song is ''Tell me, sweet child, why are tears rolling from your eyes??''. | | 9 |  | Deathspell Omega
Si Monvmentvm Reqvires Circvmspice
''Carnal Malefactor'' opens up with some sorrowful and very pretty riffs. A weary sounding Aspa enters and recites some poetic lyrics. Again, lyrical themes of God, Mankind, and Satan and biblical passages used to serve the band's narrative. Suddenly the noise stops and a rendition of "Hymn of the Cherubim" begins. It's really unexpected and haunting. The band add a heartbeat sound to the chant, as well. After 4 minutes or so, the chant suddenly ends and the song kicks back in. The song serves as a kind of catalyst for things to come on the following albums. | | 8 | | Deathspell Omega
Si Monvmentvm Reqvires Circvmspice
''Third Prayer'' from Si monvmentvm reqvires, circvmspice. is the best song on the Si monvmentvm... album. Some may disagree, but this song represents everything the album wishes to communicate. The separation of man and Christ. The lyrics ''Blessed is he that murders Christ within himself and in his fellow men'' is literally the calling card and sort of the motto of DsO. There's these awesome and even catchy choral parts in the song that repeat 'Amen..' after each lyrical passage. The song really is a prayer. In this sense, it's very disturbing. This is the most devilish song on the album. Even the way that the vocals are recorded, produced and delivered make them sound like a deranged man ranting. There's a kind of guitar solo in the song, too. Which is a rarity for the band. | | 7 |  | Deathspell Omega
Paracletus
''Phosphene'' is the 5th track from Paracletus. It's an absolute beatdown of a song. Beginning with a celebratory statement, ''Rejoice! For tonight it is a world we bury!'' There's a tortured scream that sounds like it's literally descending to hell. Some more riffs are added to the mix that sound a lot like something you might hear in some other Prog metal bands. The similarity, though, is quickly ended when a nasty sounding riff enters along with this really disgusting sounding bass. Then, an absolutely horrifying scream, Aspa sounds like he's literally deranged and it's really unsettling. Probably the most terrifying part of any Deathspell Omega song. After this, Aspa delivers there's really throaty vocals, evil shit. A melodic but off-kilter riff accompanies this in an odd mix that somehow works. At 4:45 the song breaks down. Then at about 5:30 there's a beautiful climax. Amazing song. | | 6 |  | Deathspell Omega
Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
''The Shrine of Mad Laughter'' kicks straight in with blast beats and chaos. The song is extremely dense. It's similar to A chore for the lost and Bread of Bitterness in many ways, some of the same guitar tones here as in those two songs. Some very twisted sounding guitar riffs here. The guitar tone almost sounds otherwordly at points. Very similar to ''A chore for the lost''. | | 5 | | Deathspell Omega
Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
''Bread of Bitterness'' is a hellish sounding track from the album Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum. It immediately begins and forges a path for itself. Sounds very 'black metal' for lack of a better term. I mean, they are a black metal band, of course, but this in particular recalls some of their early work. At 2:38 there's a break in the song. It becomes quiet and these riffs come in that sound like demented lounge music or something. It has a real devilish swing to it. Then a riff comes in that almost sounds out of place but puts a smile on my face. It sounds bluesy and fun, too. After this part the song 'begins' again with some added background vocals that sort of mimic Aspa, that sound chant-ish. A lot of reverb on them. As the song winds down they become more prevalent and the song ends with them and some creepy ambience that sounds a lot like the first track of the album 'Obombration'. | | 4 | | Deathspell Omega
Paracletus
''Apokatastasis Pantôn'' is the final track from the band's 2010 album Paracletus, and is largely instrumental. It begins with drumming and a melodic guitar passage as Aspa speaks ''You were seeking strength, justice, splendour! You were seeking love! Here is the pit, here is your pit! it's name is SILENCE...'' the song kicks in with the opening riff played faster along with drumming and blast beasts. The song continues and repeatedly threatens to break the tension and explode but simmers down each time until around the 2:20 mark in the song. The song opens up with these melodic riffs and intense drumming. It's all very post-rock esque in how it builds and explodes. There's also a lot of riffs and other sounds underneath the main riff that are almost indecipherable. The song builds and builds. It's extremely cathartic and a great summation of the entire album. The title of the song literally meaning 'restoration' or 'recreation', likely meaning recreation of the universe. | | 3 | | Deathspell Omega
Kenose
''Kénôse I'' from the Kénôse EP begins quietly with drumming and a very simple riff and Aspa speaking in an almost hushed voice. The lyrics deal with the idea that humans and everything on earth has some form or privation and God doesn't and so it further highlights the separation of God and mankind. There's a lot of questions in the lyrics. The lyrics are just filled to the brim with bible quotes. It's a lot to take in and I won't get too into it all here. After the minimal beginning, though, there's these sour sounding horns that come in and a terrifying choral part that sounds like it's had some reverb put on it and a lot of low end removed. The song immediately dives into pummeling riffing and drumming. The riffs sound almost like they're spiraling around. The song ends as it began. The last words spoken are a passage from Philippians 2:12 ''Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling...'' it's delivered in a tone that sounds like Aspa is exhausted. Incredible song. | | 2 | | Deathspell Omega
Fas - Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
''A chore for the lost'' is not only the best song on the FAS - album, but one of the best Deathspell Omega songs period. It's like an evil prog masterpiece. Absolutely pummeling drumming and relentless riffs accompanied by loads of ambient sounds and chants in the background. Lyrically, the song is actually extremely beautiful and poetic. Really sad lyrics kick the whole thing off ''An exhausted fall into disgrace, famished for peace, for a mere moment of respite in dying eternities, on the verge of being deprived of all humanity'' as the song continues, however, it moves away from this and into themes of personal freedom and liberation. There's a break in the song, but then at 1:43 it suddenly returns in a very frightening way. It just hits you suddenly (kind of hated to spoil that part for new listeners). At 3:40 or so, the song reaches a climax and Aspa shouts in a very commanding voice. Powerful shit. There's an awesome guitar solo towards the end of the song, too. Very cathartic | | 1 | | Deathspell Omega
Paracletus
''Abscission'' from Paracletus is Deathspell Omega at their most intense and oddly enough, their most catchy. The song begins with very intense and pummeling drumming and these somewhat sour sounding and dissonant riffs. The drumming really is all encompassing. It completely fills the mix. Listen to it with headphones for the full experience. The riffs interlock with the drumming even more, and sound like they're stabbing into the mix. Mikko Aspa eventually comes in and recites lyrics about beatification and ascension to heaven and (seemingly) how even in this act, human nature can never separate from it's primal spirit that has little in common with God's morality. There's a Latin passage and then Aspa lets out this shrill and terrifying scream before the song adds even more dissonant and trebly riffs that really stick out. As the song goes on, Aspa sounds more menacing and desperate. It sounds like he's delivering a sermon more so than performing a song. There's great breakdown, too. | |
Veldin
04.02.18 | Great list, love the explanations! One of my favorite bm bands, because they conjure some of the best imagery while writing some of the sexiest riffs. "Fas", which I just call "Divine Law", is an absolute behemoth. "Chaining the Katechon" is definitely one of their best compositions, too. | Veldin
04.02.18 | damn, Spotify only has their EPs/singles
| Detritivore
04.02.18 | Great list. For me Paracletus has changed the way BM is musically and lyrically expressed.
"The Crackled Book of Life" is a dense and beautiful track..is missed here | DungeonBoy
04.02.18 | I agree with you about 1 but in a way feel bad about it being my favorite. I enjoy all of Paracletus from start to finish and there are some really off the wall moments that leave me scratching my head with a smile on my face, but Abscission is sooo dang catchy. Every different verse on that song is amazing and the chorus is so powerful, especially the second time around with the vocals on top. | loulou
04.02.18 | Great list.
Chaining the Katechon | trilo
04.02.18 | needs more chaining the katechon | Eons
04.02.18 | I find the stuff on Chaining to be better expressed on Kénôse EP. Also, The Crackled Book of Life just barely missed the list but I figure Apokatastasis Pantôn is a superior instrumental song. | Pon
04.02.18 | "The Repellent Scars of Abandon and Election" my fren. The last 4 minutes of that song is basically the payoff for the entire first half of the album. | Eons
04.02.18 | I disagree with that. Repellent Scars is very similar to some of the other FAS - songs on the list here. The album has musical themes that run through all of the songs. |
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