Samael

Samael
Formed: 1987
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Styles: Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Black Metal, Goth Metal, Industrial Metal
Group Members: Rodolphe H., Vorphalack, Xytras
Biography: Switzerland's Samael has evolved from a run-of-the-mill black metal band into one of Europe's most original and innovative metal bands by introducing industrial, gothic, and countless other influences into their extreme sound.

Formed in the late '80s by Vorphalack (guitars/vocals), Xytras (drums/keyboards),

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Passage
Released: 1996
Label: EMI
Critics' Rating:
While Ceremony of Opposites used keyboards only to accentuate the guitar lines, 1996's Passage finds Samael fearlessly integrating the two instruments in equal amounts. Drummer/keyboard player Xy programmed ...Read full review
Ceremony of Opposites
Released: 1994
Label: Century Media/Grind Core
Critics' Rating:
Samael continue to evolve further and further away from their death metal origins with the release of this, their third album, 1994's Ceremony of Opposites. Though his lyrics remain largely preoccupied ...Read full review
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