Watain

Watain was formed in 1998 and have since then released three fullength albums; "Rabid Death's Curse" in 2000, "Casus Luciferi" in 2003 and in february 2007; the highly acclaimed "Sworn to the Dark".

The band has embarked on several tours across the world, together with bands such as Dissection, Angelcorpse and Celtic Frost. This together with their extensive list of exclusive gigs and festival-appearances has resulted in Watain becoming globally infamous and highly acclaimed for their blood-drenched, fiery performances, being ceremonies of radiant madness and the blackest metal fanaticism.

After the release of "Sworn to the Dark" in early 2007, Watain went out on their giant Fuck the World Tour reaching through Europe, North America, South America and Mexico. The last 111th date was held as a commemoration of the bands 10 year anniversary, in Uppsala, Sweden.

On June 7th 2010, Watain unleashes their fourth album "Lawless Darkness". The severe impact that this colossus has on the metal world is immediate and undeniable. Lo and Behold, this is the return of the Devil's emissaries.


Watain performs Black Metal in it's original form; dangerous, passionate, sinister and magical. Drenched in blood, swept in mystery, shunning no sacrifice. You have been warned.

Initially to commemorate their thirteenth anniversary, Watain decided to capture a special show on film. However, as things progressed, ‘Opus Diaboli’ turned out to be something more than just a live-DVD. What we get is basically a concert registration with in between individual songs a documentary on Watain. We see vocalist Erik as their spokesman elaborating on the philosophy, ritualistic side and meaning behind Watain. Watain take themselves very seriously, this becomes quite clear when watching the footage. No trace of irony or anything tongue-in-cheek here. And honestly to me (who is more concerned with today’s reality than magic, theistic Satanism or occultism) this is rather difficult to relate to. It’s much like seeing the infamous and unintentionally hilarious Gaahl interview in Headbangers Journey for the first time. For me the actual music is what counts and Watain really delivers in this department. The setting of the stage is lit appropriately infernal red and embellished with flaming tridents, the band is in top-notch form and the crowd is really enthusiastic. The filming and editing is professional and shows the band in optima forma. So yes, this is worth your money, especially if you’re fan. ‘Opus Diaboli’ comes in two formats, one of which is a limited boxset containing among other things two CD’s and LP’s and an exclusive photobook.

Tracklist:

01. Intro
02. Malfeitor
03. Devil's Blood
04. Reaping Death
05. Lawless Darkness
06. Stellarvore
07. On Horns Impaled
08. Waters Of Ain
09. Outro

Quality: DVD9
Format: DVD video
Video codec: MPEG2
Audio codec: AC3
Video: MPEG2 Video 720x576 (16:9) 25.00fps 8000Kbps
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz stereo 192Kbps
Audio 2: Dolby AC3 48000Hz 6 ch 448Kbps