Netherlands
Established in 1991, Funeral Winds exists as a Black Metal Cult, not entertainment—an offering cold and unwavering.
Funeral Winds
Nexion XUL - The Cursed Bloodline by Funeral Winds is a crushing slab of old school black metal from the Dutch cult act. Originally unleashed in 2007 as the band's third full-length, it delivers 9 tracks of raw, unrelenting fury steeped in occult themes, Mesopotamian mythology, primordial chaos, and anti-divine rebellion—invoking ancient entities like Tiamat, Anzu, and the forces of disorder. The album channels classic second-wave influences with blistering riffs, venomous vocals, and a powerful, evil atmosphere that feels both traditional and fiercely personal. It's uncompromising black metal without frills—pure hatred, darkness, and mythical invocation for devotees of raw, old-school darkness. Perfect for fans of raw black metal who crave no-compromise aggression and sinister, lore-infused atmospheres.
Added: 2/26/2026
Hailed as a cornerstone of Dutch Black Metal, Godslayer XUL is the definitive cult classic from the legendary Funeral Winds. Originally recorded in 1995 but finally unleashed upon the underground in 1998, this album captures the raw, uncompromising essence of the Second Wave at its most vitriolic.
Added: 2/21/2026
This isn’t a collection of songs; it is a 35-minute descent into the caustic heart of the abyss. Funeral Winds has crafted a monolith of cold, predatory black metal that strips away the modern polish to reveal something far more dangerous. From the frantic violence of "Blood" to the ritualistic gravity of "Black Moon Over Saturn," this record is an uncompromising exercise in occult hostility.
Added: 2/7/2026
Essence - Funeral Winds Black metal distilled to its raw core. Written between 2017 and 2020 in utter isolation at Necromanteion Studio, Essence embodies the very heart of black metal: uncompromising, ritualistic, and unshakably dark. Each of the nine tracks serves as a passage deeper into chaos and defiance. There are no concessions here - just pure, unfiltered malice and reverence for the ancient powers that dwell beyond light. The title track, “Essence,” is a hymn to Iblis, the primordial bearer of bitterness and enemy of the false god. From the thunderous march of “Towards the Glorious Triumph of Satan’s Empire” to the acausal shadows summoned in “Aeon of Darkness,” this album was forged as an offering to the dormant infernal forces that lie beyond mortal comprehension. This is black metal at its most distilled - traditional in spirit, relentless in execution. Accept it on its terms. Listen with intent. Recommended if you appreciate uncompromising black metal and unpolished sonic wrath. credits released December 11, 2020 Produced by Hellchrist XUL between 2017 and 2020 at Necromanteion Studio Belgium and Czech Republic. Line up: Hellchrist XUL - All instruments and Vocals.
Added: 2/5/2026
Released in 2021, 'Gruzelementen' (Dutch word for 'smithereens') stands as one of the most feral and relentless entries in the Funeral Winds catalog. After three decades in the scene, Funeral Winds used this album to strip away any lingering 'polish', delivering a raw, primitive strike that feels like a direct transmission from the early 90s Black Metal underground.
This album is dedicated to He, whose name is three hundred and thirty three, and that thrice one’ 333 is the title of Funeral Winds 8th studio album and refers to the Dweller in the Abyss, the Demon of Dispersion, also known as Choronzon. Seen as the last great obstacle between the adept and enlightenment, Choronzon needs to be faced to be able to move beyond the Abyss. Stylistically, this album is raw and cold Black Metal that throws the grit right in your face. Funeral Winds stays true to the original values of Black Metal, hateful and relentlessly contemptuous in sound and vision.
Added: 2/4/2026
Funeral Winds is back with another stab of the murderous knife infused with poison of early 90's raw Black Metal filth. 'Stigmata Mali' consists of 8 wounds of Black Metal wrath inflicted on all that's holy. As one of the pioneering European Black Metal bands that is still active today Funeral Winds delivers with 'Stigmata Mali' a monument of dedication to true Black Metal and the Sinister. Hateful, raw and Satanic... Black Metal the way it was meant to be!
A definitive collection of early material from one of the Netherlands' pioneering Black Metal entities. Formed in 1991, Funeral Winds stood alongside Bestial Summoning as the vanguard of the Dutch underground. Screaming for Resurrection serves as a grim retrospective, compiling the cult "Resurrection..." demo (1994), the "Thy Eternal Flame" EP (1994), and the band's contributions to the 1995 split with Abigail. Featuring the original lineup of Hellchrist Xul (Guitars/Vocals), Gorgoroth (Vocals), and Esteban (Drums), this release captures the raw, cold, and uncompromising essence of 90s Black Metal. Essential for devotees of true, historical Black Metal. Cold, ritualistic, and eternally blasphemous.
Released: 2/1/2021
Journey back to the absolute beginning of the Dutch Black Metal scene. The Unheavenly Saviour is a grim archival compilation documenting the earliest foundations of Funeral Winds, featuring the raw, primitive recordings that helped ignite the black flame in the Netherlands in the early 1990s. This collection brings together the band’s first two legendary demos and rare session material, presented exactly as they were recorded—straight from the original tapes with no "modern" enhancements. Expect nothing but raw, ugly, and uncompromising Black Metal of the old school. A mandatory historical document for fans of 90s cult underground metal. For archival purposes only—no listening pleasure, only darkness.
Released: 3/13/2019
"As it was in ancient times, so be it now!" A relic of pure, austere Black Metal from the Dutch underground. Originally unleashed as a limited 7" EP, these two tracks of devastating fury invoke the wrath of the Lioness Goddess. This release is a testament to the uncompromising spirit of the genre—raw, hateful, and steeped in old-school magic. Tracklist: Side A: Seven Arrows, Knife and Flame (Sekhmet) Side B: Sinister Creed
Released: 9/3/2015
Funeral Winds - Koude Haat (Dutch Black Metal) Originally released in 2004, this is a defining pillar of the Netherlands' underground scene. Pure, uncompromising black metal that captures the freezing, hateful essence of the 90s second wave. No gimmicks—just raw, malevolent atmosphere.
Released: 2/13/2004
Formed in 1991, Funeral Winds stands as one of the true pioneers of the early Dutch black metal underground. Originally released in 1994, Thy Eternal Flame is a foundational EP that captures the raw, uncompromising essence of 90s black metal. Driven by piercing riffs and a freezing, grim atmosphere, this release delivers a wall of ritualistic venom and pure satanic hostility. A masterclass in old-school, raw black metal history.
Released: 10/31/1994