Debut album marking Watain's emergence with 8 tracks of raw black metal executed with harsh intensity.
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Watain
About
Watain, Swedish black metal spearhead from Uppsala since 1998.
7 vinyl releases tracked, including 2000 debut LP; prices range up to €522 for limited editions.
Watain evolved from early demos into a full-fledged black metal act with a signature sound blending aggressive riffs and dark atmospheres. Their debut album Rabid Death's Curse was released in 2000, followed by Casus Luciferi in 2003, further establishing their presence within the Swedish black metal scene. Over the years, Watain worked with labels like Season of Mist, Drakkar Productions, and Nuclear Blast Records.
Several of their albums have multiple vinyl pressings, including limited editions and picture discs. The band's live album Die In Fire Live In Hell (2023) showcases their stage presence.
Discography
Watain — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast Records · 2023
His Master's Noise · 2022
His Master's Noise · 2018
His Master's Noise · 2013
His Master's Noise · 2012
Season Of Mist · 2010
Season Of Mist · 2007
Drakkar Productions · 2003
Drakkar Productions · 2000Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Watain's career.







The essentials
The 3 Watain albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A defining album featuring 10 tracks including fan-favorite 'Malfeitor', available in multiple limited vinyl editions.
Latest studio album with 10 tracks, combining their signature black metal style with powerful and complex arrangements.
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Artists who share part of Watain's musical DNA.
Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Watain
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Black Metal doesn't have anything to do with the world like you know it.— Erik Danielsson, vocals and bass
2004 Rebirth of Dissection European tour
Watain toured 18 countries in 2004 with Dissection on the 'Rebirth of Dissection' European tour, with member Set Teitan also playing guitar in Dissection live shows.
Their debut album in 2000
Rabid Death's Curse was released in 2000 after a deal with French label Drakkar Productions, marking their official debut beyond demos.
2006 controversy at Party.San Open Air festival
Band members made the Hitler salute and wore t-shirts of NSBM band Absurd in 2006, causing accusations; Erik Danielsson later described NSBM as a joke and distanced the band from such views.
Die In Fire Live In Hell released in 2023
The live album captures Watain’s energy with 12 tracks recorded globally and released on vinyl by Nuclear Blast Records in 2023.
Records by Watain
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Watain merch
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
FAQ: Watain on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Watain formed and where?
Watain formed in 1998 in Uppsala, Sweden, initiating their journey in black metal music.
What are the main black metal albums of Watain available on vinyl?
Key vinyl albums include Rabid Death's Curse (2000), Casus Luciferi (2003), Sworn To The Dark (2007), Lawless Darkness (2010), and The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain (2022).
Which Watain vinyl album has the highest resale price?
Rabid Death's Curse limited edition pressings sell up to €522, reflecting collector interest in early and numbered vinyl editions.
Does Watain have notable live vinyl releases?
The live album Die In Fire Live In Hell from 2023 is available on vinyl, showcasing Watain's live performance intensity with 12 tracks.
Are there any controversies linked to Watain?
In 2006, the band was accused of Nazi associations after certain gestures at a festival, but later clarified the band does not endorse such views.
Where can I find Watain vinyl releases in France?
France has official pressings of Sworn To The Dark (Norma Evangelium Diaboli) and Lawless Darkness (Season Of Mist) among others, some as reissues.
How many vinyl versions exist for 'The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain'?
There are at least 8 vinyl versions of this 2022 album including limited editions in Germany.
What are popular Watain songs on streaming platforms?
Top tracks by listeners include 'Malfeitor', 'They Rode On', 'Legions of the Black Light', and 'Devil's Blood'.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.


