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Bethlehem - Dictius Te Necare

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Dictius Te Necare is the debut full-length studio album by the German extreme metal band Bethlehem, released in 1996. The record is widely cited as a foundational release for the depressive suicidal black metal subgenre, featuring extremely anguished vocal performances and bleak, nihilistic themes. Its lyrics are primarily written in the German language, and the album's title translates from Latin to "You must kill yourself." Bethlehem themselves categorized their heavy, atmospheric style as "dark metal" rather than traditional black metal.

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What does the title of Bethlehem's album Dictius Te Necare mean?

The album's title translates from Latin to "You must kill yourself." The record is notorious for its extreme, nihilistic lyrical content that explores themes of severe depression and death.

What language are the lyrics on Dictius Te Necare?

Unlike many black metal bands of the era that used English, Bethlehem sang entirely in their native German language on this album. The use of German adds a harsh, guttural quality to the already bleak vocal delivery.

What subgenre of metal did Bethlehem pioneer with Dictius Te Necare?

The 1996 release is widely credited with helping to pioneer the "depressive suicidal black metal" (DSBM) subgenre. It took the traditional black metal sound and slowed it down to create a distinctly miserable, agonizing atmosphere.

When was Bethlehem's Dictius Te Necare released?

The album was released in 1996 by Red Stream records. It remains a landmark release in the underground German metal scene for its extreme themes and unique vocal performance.

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