On "Passage," Samael fully embraced a dark, industrial metal sound, trading blast beats for programmed rhythms and raw aggression for synthesized textures. The album marked a significant shift from their black metal roots, polarizing their fanbase.
- "Passage" was recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany, with producer Siggi Bemm.
- The album reached number 30 on the French album charts.
- The track "Jupiterian Vibe" was released as a single with a music video directed by Stéphane Sinde.
Samael formed in 1987 in Sion, Switzerland, initially playing raw black metal before evolving toward a more industrial and electronic sound. By 1996, they had moved away from their early sound, incorporating electronic elements and a more polished production that alienated some early fans while attracting new ones.
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