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*"In His Offertory" demos LP.
*4 mm 350 gsm jacket printed on the reverse uncoated side with inside B&W printing.
*A3 poster printed on 190 gsm offset paper.
*8 pages A4 booklet printed on 190 gsm offset paper.
*Download card.
*Tracks 1-7 from the "Agonized in Belial's Land" Demo (2019).
*Track 8-13 from the "Promethean Fire" Demo (2021).
Gathering together the two infernal beginnings of their existence, In His Offertory presents Baphomancia’s early works in one devastating strike. Both Agonized in Belial’s Land and Promethean Fire are united here, forming a complete testament to the Californian duo’s relentless devotion to bestial black metal sorcery. The result is a seamless journey from the first blood-soaked rites to the full inferno of their matured sound.
The opening demo, Agonized in Belial’s Land, captures the raw essence of underground black metal’s unholy fervor. Lo-fi yet purposeful, its cavernous reverb, primitive riffs, and unyielding percussion conjure a claustrophobic ritual atmosphere. Eerie synth passages seep through the cracks, adding a sense of dread and ceremonial weight to the blasting assaults. The vocals snarl and writhe like something dragged from the pit, perfectly complementing the music’s primal aggression.
Following it, Promethean Fire shows the band stepping into sharper focus without losing any of their chaotic intensity. Here the riffs cut deeper, the drumming alternates between all-out bombardment and crushing mid-paced sections, and the bass plays a greater role in reinforcing the ritual pulse. Memorable melodies emerge from the storm, framed by intros, interludes, and outros that heighten the atmosphere rather than simply fill space. The interplay between the instruments is more deliberate, giving each song its own distinctive identity while keeping the momentum unbroken.
Together, these recordings chart a clear evolution — from the suffocating tombs of their first incantations to the war-temple grandeur of their second. The compilation is more than a convenient pairing; it is a complete narrative of Baphomancia’s earliest offerings, an unfiltered look at their path from raw blasphemy to refined devastation. In His Offertory stands as both a document of the band’s origins and a celebration of their steadfast commitment to the dark arts, ensuring that these hymns to Belial remain enshrined for all who seek the true sound of ritualistic black death.
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