"Totenritual" is the eleventh studio album by the Austrian blackened death metal band Belphegor, released in 2017 on Nuclear Blast. The album continues the band's signature blend of extreme metal elements with a focus on ritualistic and blasphemous themes.
- The album was recorded and mixed at Stage One Studio in Germany with producer Alexander Krull. It features guest vocals from Emperor's Ihsahn on the track "Interlude: Impurity". "Totenritual" reached number 86 on the German album charts.
- The album's cover art was created by Polish artist Kasia "Rz" Rotkiewicz. The title "Totenritual" translates from German to "Death Ritual". The release date of September 15, 2017, marked the band's return to Nuclear Blast after a brief period with a different label.
- The album was supported by extensive touring throughout Europe and North America. Music videos were produced for the tracks "Baphomet" and "Totentanz – Dance Macabre". Critics noted the album's raw production and aggressive atmosphere, consistent with Belphegor's established sound.
Belphegor is a blackened death metal band from Salzburg, Austria, known for their controversial lyrics and dark sound. "Totenritual" was released during a period of increased international touring for the band following their previous album.
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