THE SATANIST (NUCLEAR BLAST, 2014)
Messe Noire is one of the tracks on what I consider to be the best Behemoth album — and one of the best metal albums of all time.
Every damn song on the album is perfect, Messe Noire being no exception. So naturally, the very moment I heard the album, I wanted to draw and paint something inspired by it. Over the years I’ve done this on a few occasions and have also drawn numerous Behemoth-related sketches, both from The Satanist and their other albums.
And I definitely recommend checking out the official video for the song! Behemoth consistently delivers astonishing visuals that feel like miniature horror films, always produced at a very high level. Some of their videos are X-rated, though, so being an adult and a registered YouTube user is mandatory.
ACTON – MESSE NOIRE X 2 | pencil & fineliner on paper | 2017, 2024