Samael is the definition of musical evolution that never sacrificed its dark essence. These Swiss visionaries, led by brothers Vorph and Xy, emerged from the depths of raw black metal only to rewrite the genre's rulebook in the mid-90s with cult albums like Ceremony of Opposites and, most notably, the groundbreaking Passage. That is where their unique signature was forged: synthetic coldness, the military precision of drum programming, and majestic keyboard soundscapes intertwined with razor-sharp riffs.
Their work isn't just about nostalgia; it delivers a timeless, almost cosmic atmosphere that takes you into orbit and crushes you with gravitational force. Tracks like "Rain" or "Jupiterian Vibe" operate like a perfect machine live, creating a hypnotic trance that is impossible to resist. Get ready for a set where occult darkness meets futuristic chill. This will be a lesson in metal history that keeps its gaze fixed on the future.
