Covenant is the third studio album by American death metal band Morbid Angel, released on June 22, 1993 by Earache Records in Europe and Giant Records in North America. The album was produced by Morbid Angel and Flemming Rasmussen, who had previously worked with Metallica on their albums Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and …And Justice for All.
Covenant was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 118 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. The album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1994. The album’s singles, “Rapture” and “God of Emptiness”, were also successful, and the latter music video was featured on Beavis and Butt-head.
Covenant is considered to be one of the most important death metal albums of all time. It helped to popularize the genre and influenced many other bands, including Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, and Obituary. The album’s sound is characterized by its heavy, aggressive riffs, complex drumming, and dark, atmospheric atmosphere.
The album’s lyrics are based on themes of Satanism, occultism, and mysticism. The album’s title, Covenant, refers to a binding agreement between two or more parties. The album’s cover art features a painting by H.R. Giger, entitled “The Landscape of Sin”.
Covenant is a landmark album in the history of death metal. It is a powerful and influential album that helped to shape the genre. The album is a must-have for any fan of death metal.
Track listing
- “Rapture” – 4:25
- “Fall from Grace” – 4:35
- “God of Emptiness” – 5:25
- “Dawn of the Infernal” – 4:33
- “Conjunction of the Spheres” – 4:16
- “Dominion” – 4:35
- “Chaos Ascending” – 4:48
- “Angel of Disease” – 4:25
- “The Ending” – 4:45
Personnel
- David Vincent – vocals, bass
- Trey Azagthoth – guitars, keyboards
- Pete Sandoval – drums
Production
- Produced by Morbid Angel and Flemming Rasmussen
- Engineered by Tom Morris and Flemming Rasmussen
- Mixed by Flemming Rasmussen
- Cover art by H.R. Giger
