Samael - From Dark To Black

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Review by Shawn Brown

From Dark To Black by Samael: A Raw Chunk of 1989 Swiss Black Metal Magic Alright, buckle up, because we're diving into From Dark To Black, the debut album from Switzerland's own Samael. Released in '89 (yeah, that’s right, before most of us had cell phones), this self-released gem is a gritty, unpolished punch to the face—and I mean that in the best way possible. If you’re into raw black metal with a rock edge, this one’s gonna slap harder than your morning coffee. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Knowledge Of The Ancient Kingdom.” Man, this song sticks to your ribs like last night’s pizza grease. It’s got this haunting vibe—like walking through an abandoned castle at midnight while something sinister watches you from the shadows. The riffs are jagged and relentless, and the vocals? Pure venom. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to sound pretty; they were just letting it rip. There’s this moment halfway through where everything drops out except for this eerie melody—it gives me chills every time. Feels like the soundtrack to some cursed ritual deep in the Alps. Then there’s “Morbid Metal,” which is basically what would happen if evil had its own anthem. This track slams harder than a dungeon door closing behind you. The drums are all over the place but in the best way—like controlled chaos—and the guitar work is just nasty enough to keep you hooked. It’s not fancy or polished; it’s rough around the edges, like someone recorded it in a freezing basement with borrowed gear. But honestly? That’s what makes it so damn memorable. When those blast beats kick in, you can practically feel frostbite setting in. Perfect for headbanging alone in your room when nobody’s watching. Now, here’s the thing about From Dark To Black: it doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is—a raw, unhinged piece of black metal history. Listening to it feels like uncovering a hidden artifact from another era. Sure, production values are kinda… well, let’s call them “charmingly lo-fi,” but that only adds to the charm. You get the sense that Samael wasn’t worried about impressing critics—they were making music because they had to. And that passion bleeds through every note. So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re looking for something real—something that reminds you why black metal exists in the first place. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, Samael named themselves after the biblical fallen angel who gave humans forbidden knowledge. Makes sense, though, since listening to this album kind of feels like opening Pandora’s box. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing whispers in the dark afterward.

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Artist: Samael
Album: From Dark To Black
Rating: 4.6

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Filename: samael-from-dark-to-black.zip
  • MP3 size: 6 mb
  • FLAC size: 62.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Knowledge Of The Ancient Kingdom4:39
Morbid Metal5:36

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Labels

Not On Label (Samael Self-released)

Listen online

  • lytte på nettet
  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • écouter en ligne
  • online luisteren
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • Cassette
  • Single Sided
  • Promo

Notes

This was an early promotional demo that was released to a few friends of the band, and was also used to seal an early contract from a record label.

About Samael

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Industrial/symphonic/electronic/black metal band from Sion, Switzerland, started in July 1988 by brothers Michael Locher (Vorphalack/Vorph) and Alexandre Locher (Xytraguptor/Xytras/Xy). Current line-up: Vorph (Michael Locher): vocals, guitar (1988 ) Xy (Alexandre Locher): drums, keyboard, programming (1988 ) Drop (Thomas Betrisey): bass (20152018), guitar (2018 ) Zorrac (Pierre Carroz): bass (2018 ) Former members: Pat Charvet: drums (19871988) Masmiseîm/Mas (Christophe Mermod): bass (19912015) Rodolphe H: keyboarda, samples (19931996) Kaos (Frédéric Miniutti): guitar (1996-2002) Makro (Marco Rivao): guitar (20022018)

Name Vars

  • Samaël

Members

  • Rodolphe H.
  • Kaos
  • Pat Charvet
  • Alexander Locher
  • Michael Locher
  • Christophe Mermod
  • Thomas Betrisey
  • Ales Campanelli
  • Pierre Carroz
  • Marco Rivao

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: Samael, a Swiss black metal band, self-released their debut album *From Dark To Black* in 1989. It’s raw and unpolished, but it laid the groundwork for their later success. The album features tracks like "Knowledge Of The Ancient Kingdom" and "Morbid Metal," which are still fan favorites. Not many people know this, but Switzerland isn’t exactly known for its metal scene, making Samael’s early work even more impressive. They did it all without a label backing them at first!