DARK FUNERAL Unleashes 'A Beast To Praise' Live Album – A Sonic Offering to the Dark Arts
Swedish black metal juggernauts DARK FUNERAL are set to unleash their latest offering, 'A Beast To Praise', a blistering live album scheduled for release on August 21, 2026, through the iron grip of Century Media Records. Captured during a night of pure pandemonium at Fållan in Stockholm back in 2022, this live record immortalizes the band's savage performance in support of their critically acclaimed album, 'We Are The Apocalypse'. Spanning an audacious 13 tracks and clocking in at nearly 70 minutes, it serves as a testament to DARK FUNERAL's relentless energy and dark artistry on stage.
'A Beast To Praise' isn't just another live album; it's a time capsule of a moment that resonates deeply within the annals of the band's history. The night was electric, filled with fire and fury, as fans witnessed a band rising from the ashes of pandemic-induced silence. As Lord Ahriman, the band's legendary guitarist, puts it, this release encapsulates an extraordinary evening where the energy and atmosphere transcended the ordinary. It stands as an immortal document of their return, marking the end of an era while hinting at the dark waters they are about to dive into next.
The first taste of this sonic beast arrives today with the single and live video for 'The Arrival Of Satan's Empire', a track that encapsulates the raw power and malevolence that DARK FUNERAL brings to the stage. The track listing of 'A Beast To Praise' is a tour de force that includes anthems such as 'Unchain My Soul', 'Goddess Of Sodomy', and 'Where Shadows Forever Reign', ensuring that fans will be enraptured from start to finish.
As DARK FUNERAL gears up for their monumental 'In League With Satan' European tour alongside fellow metal titans BEHEMOTH and DIMMU BORGIR in October 2026, the band's legacy continues to loom larger. Since their inception in 1993, they have forged a path through the metal underground, leaving a trail of devastation and awe in their wake. With seven albums under their belt and a relentless touring schedule that has seen them conquer 45 countries, DARK FUNERAL remains a force to be reckoned with in the black metal scene.
As one chapter closes with 'A Beast To Praise', fans can rest assured that DARK FUNERAL is already hard at work crafting their next studio album, set to see the light of day in 2027. The future is shrouded in darkness, but one thing is clear: DARK FUNERAL is poised to deliver an even more epic and sinister experience for their legions of devotees.