The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain

“The title is a paradox in that I see ecstasy in this context as a brief, singular spark in an eternal night. There's something with that idea that pertains to how I look upon our existence in general. What I’m talking about here is really some kind of blazing hellfire or ecstatic revelation, like a radiant force—so strong that it may leave stars and worlds ablaze. It might be the force that we are absorbed into when we die. I’m not sure. But the song is a reflection on the briefness of life.” Read more on Last.fm.

Watain is a Swedish black metal band formed in 1998. The group's name is derived from an early recording by the American black metal band Von. Watain is known for incorporating theistic Satanism into their artistic and lyrical themes, as well as for their theatrical and controversial live performances. These shows often feature pyrotechnics, candlelit altars, ritualistic elements, animal carcasses, and blood. One of the band's most publicized performances occurred in Brooklyn in 2014, where audience members were doused with animal blood, reportedly causing some to vomit. The incident drew media attention and controversy after being reported by TMZ. Since their inception, Watain has released seven studio albums, three live albums, and several demos and EPs. Their most recent studio album, The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain, was released on 29 April 2022 via Nuclear Blast. The band’s core lineup—Erik Danielsson, Pelle Forsberg, and Håkan Jonsson—has remained consistent since its formation, though Jonsson ceased performing live in 2015. Emil Svensson (also known as E. Forcas) from the Uppsala death metal band Degial has since served as the band’s live drummer. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watain Studio albums Rabid Death's Curse (2000) Casus Luciferi (2003) Sworn to the Dark (2007) Lawless Darkness (2010) The Wild Hunt (2013) Trident Wolf Eclipse (2018) The Agony and Ecstasy of Watain (2022) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.