Beherit's 1993 full-length, "Drawing Down the Moon," stands as a landmark release in Finnish black metal, notable for its raw production and occult atmosphere. The album's unconventional song structures and primitive sound influenced a generation of extreme metal artists.
- The album was recorded at TTT Studio in Helsinki, Finland. Producer Jari Laatikainen also worked with other notable Finnish metal bands. Bassist Ancient Corpse and drummer Thanatos contributed to the album's sound.
- The album was originally released on CD and cassette by Spinefarm Records in 1993. It later saw vinyl reissues, including a notable one on Primitive Reaction Records.
- "Drawing Down the Moon" is often cited as a key release in the second wave of black metal, predating many of the genre's more famous Norwegian contemporaries. Its raw, unpolished sound and hypnotic, ritualistic atmosphere set it apart.
Hailing from Finland, Beherit is a foundational act in the Finnish black metal scene. "Drawing Down the Moon" arrived during a pivotal moment for extreme metal, cementing their status in the genre.
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