The 2001 debut from Melechesh, Djinn, is a foundational text in what would become known as "Sumerian black metal," blending raw, aggressive execution with esoteric lyrical themes.
- The album was recorded and mixed at Arctic Sonic Studio in Kilm, Finland, with Tore Stjerna.
- Djinn was released by Osmose Productions, a label known for its roster of black and death metal bands.
- The album draws lyrical inspiration from ancient Mesopotamian mythology and occult traditions.
Melechesh is a black metal band formed in Jerusalem in the early 1990s, known for incorporating Mesopotamian and other Middle Eastern influences into their sound. Djinn was released in 2001, a period when the band was establishing its unique sonic identity within the extreme metal underground.
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