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. Its title is a mockery of the religious text of the Catholic faith,

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. Remastered & re-released in 2004 (with new artwork) by Dynamic Arts Records. LP released by Faustian Distribution & Northern Heritage in June 2006.

Track listing

*All lyrics by Marko "Hoath Torog" Saarikalle. All music by Jani "Horns" Rekola. Copyright Neo Music.

Personnel

*Hoath Torog: Vocals *Gargantum: Guitars *Lunatic: Bass *Horns: Drums

Production

*Behexen – arranger, recorded by *Anssi Kippo – producer, recorded by *Jussi Jauhiainen – recorded by * Christophe Szpajdel – logo

References

{{Authority control 2000 debut albums Behexen albums