Album lore

Satanic Curses, released in October 2007 on Massacre Records, presents German power metal outfit Mystic Prophecy at a vigorous point in their discography. The album spans twelve tracks, including a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid,” which stands as a nod to metal forebears amid the band’s own speed- and heavy-metal driven compositions. The record’s titles—such as “Back From The Dark” and the title track—suggest themes aligned with metal’s darker motifs.The production underscores a direct, punchy approach, favoring brisk riffs and assertive rhythms over ornate embellishments. The inclusion of “Paranoid” not only honors Sabbath’s legacy but situates Mystic Prophecy within a lineage that reverberates through their aggressive yet melodic delivery. Satanic Curses captures the band’s commitment to metal’s vigorous core, making it a notable artifact for collectors drawn to power metal’s mid-2000s contours.

Album lore

Satanic Curses, released in October 2007 on Massacre Records, presents German power metal outfit Mystic Prophecy at a vigorous point in their discography. The album spans twelve tracks, including a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid,” which stands as a nod to metal forebears amid the band’s own speed- and heavy-metal driven compositions. The record’s titles—such as “Back From The Dark” and the title track—suggest themes aligned with metal’s darker motifs.The production underscores a direct, punchy approach, favoring brisk riffs and assertive rhythms over ornate embellishments. The inclusion of “Paranoid” not only honors Sabbath’s legacy but situates Mystic Prophecy within a lineage that reverberates through their aggressive yet melodic delivery. Satanic Curses captures the band’s commitment to metal’s vigorous core, making it a notable artifact for collectors drawn to power metal’s mid-2000s contours.