Dark Funeral stand among the most iconic acts in Swedish black metal. Founded in Stockholm in 1993 by guitarist Lord Ahriman, the band quickly made its mark through sheer intensity, unapologetic satanic imagery, and an icy, razor-sharp production style.

Albums such as The Secrets of the Black Arts (1996), Vobiscum Satanas (1998), and Diabolis Interium (2001) established Dark Funeral as a cornerstone of the genre. Their sound blends furious blast beats, cutting guitars, and infernal vocals in a relentlessly dark atmosphere.

Despite numerous lineup changes, the band has remained true to its essence. Where Shadows Forever Reign (2016) marked a triumphant return to form — melodic yet uncompromisingly bleak — reaffirming their reign over the black metal scene.

Dark Funeral perfectly embodies the cold elegance of Scandinavian black metal: unyielding precision and infernal grandeur.

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