Cult of Fire – Ascetic Meditation of Death (Slipcase DigiCD)

Ascetic Meditation of Death is a highly significant release in the history of Cult of Fire. It marks the first full and explicit emergence of devotion to Goddess Kali, as well as the band’s fascination with the Aghori tradition and the broader Tantric pantheon. This era represents a profound transformation both in Vlad’s personal spiritual path and in the artistic direction of the band.

The album is characterized by a deeply ritualistic atmosphere, blending black metal with spiritual intensity, hypnotic structures, and the use of live sitar and other traditional Indian instruments, enhancing its authentic and transcendental sound.

DIGIPACK: 4-panel, silver laminate, partial white underprint, glossy UV lacquer.

BOOKLET: 12 pages, 150gsm glossy paper.

SLIPCASE: silver laminate, glossy UV varnish.

Tracklist:
1. Samhara Raktha Kali
2. On the Funeral Pyre of Existence
3. Shava Sadhana
4. Kali Ma
5. When Death Is All
6. Gruesome Dance of Death
7. Khanda Manda Yoga
8. Burned by the Flame of Divine Love