Demonic Resurrection Songs: The 20 Best, Album by Album

Demonic Resurrection are one of the longest-running metal bands in India. The Mumbai band, led by Sahil Makhija, has been making blackened death metal with big keyboards and big choruses since the early 2000s, and its catalogue on Apple Music India runs from a 2001 single to new songs in 2026. This page picks the 20 best Demonic Resurrection songs, album by album, so you know where to start.

How we checked. Every date below is the song's own date on Apple Music India (iTunes catalogue, country IN), checked on 28 October 2026. Apple lists four studio albums, an EP, a live album, a 2022 compilation of new songs and a run of 2026 singles. Only released music is covered. Another act with "Demonic Resurrection" in its name shows up in Apple search; it is a different artist and is left out.

Quick answer: the best Demonic Resurrection songs

• "Between Infinity and Oblivion" (2010)
• "The Warriors Return" (2010)
• "The Demon King" (2014)
• "Matsya: The Fish" (2017)
• "Kalki: The Destroyer of Filth" (2017)
• "Apocalyptic Dawn" (2005)
• "Non Serviam" (2022)
• "The Great Famine" (2026)

A Darkness Descends (songs dated 22 October 2005)

The band's second album; Apple dates the album 23 January 2006 and its twelve songs 22 October 2005. Raw, keyboard-heavy and full of ideas.

1. "Apocalyptic Dawn". The best-known song from the album, fast and grand. The band returned to it in 2026 as "Apocalyptic Dawn XXV".

2. "Behind The Mask Of God". A long, epic track with clean and growled vocals trading places.

3. "Where Shadows Lie". Darker and slower, with a strong melodic lead.

Beyond the Darkness EP (6 April 2007)

A five-song EP that bridges the early sound and the bigger records to come.

4. "Journey to Solaris". Spacey keyboards and a driving riff.

5. "Beyond the Darkness". The title song, heavy and atmospheric.

The Return to Darkness (15 January 2010)

The album that made the band's name outside India; all ten songs are dated 15 January 2010. It is on our best Indian indie albums of 2010 list.

6. "Between Infinity and Oblivion". The opener and the obvious starting point: huge, fast and catchy.

7. "The Warriors Return". A battle-song chorus that works live.

8. "A Tragedy Befallen". One of the band's most loved songs, with a long build.

9. "The Unrelenting Surge of Vengeance". Pure speed.

10. "Omega, I". The closing epic.

The Demon King (songs dated 23 June 2014)

Apple dates the album 14 July 2014 and its ten songs 23 June 2014. A tighter, darker record. See the best Indian indie albums of 2014.

11. "The Demon King". The title song, built on a monster riff.

12. "Facing the Faceless". Fast and furious.

13. "Even Gods Do Fall". Melodic and grand, one of the album's highlights.

Dashavatar (15 March 2017)

A concept album about the ten avatars of Vishnu, mixing metal with Indian melodies; all ten songs are dated 15 March 2017. See the best Indian indie albums of 2017.

14. "Matsya: The Fish". The opener, with an Indian melodic line on top of the blast beats.

15. "Narasimha: The Man-Lion". Ferocious, as the subject demands.

16. "Krishna: The Cowherd". Lighter in places, with a flute-like hook.

17. "Kalki: The Destroyer of Filth". The closing track and the heaviest on the record.

Decades of Darkness and the 2022 singles

Four new songs came out as singles in 2022 (15 March, 15 April, 15 May and 15 June), then together with instrumental versions on Decades of Darkness (22 July 2022).

18. "Non Serviam". The strongest of the four, with guest vocals.

19. "The Eye of Eternity". A grand, keyboard-led track.

2026 singles

20. "The Great Famine" (23 January 2026). The first of a run of new songs, followed by "Of Blindness And Divinity" (30 January 2026) and "Apocalyptic Dawn XXV" (6 February 2026).

Live at Bloodstock (8 June 2019)

A six-song live set from the UK festival, including "Matsya – The Fish", "A Tragedy Befallen" and "The Demon King". A good way to hear how the songs work on stage.

Where to start

New listeners should start with The Return to Darkness, then Dashavatar. For more Indian heavy music, read the best Indian metal albums, Indian metal bands and Indian death metal bands. For the band's home city, see Mumbai indie bands.

Demonic Resurrection on Apple Music India: quick facts

• Studio albums on Apple India: A Darkness Descends (album dated 23 January 2006), The Return to Darkness (15 January 2010), The Demon King (14 July 2014) and Dashavatar (15 March 2017).
• EP: Beyond the Darkness (6 April 2007, 5 tracks).
• Live album: Live at Bloodstock (8 June 2019, 6 tracks).
• Compilation of new songs: Decades of Darkness (22 July 2022, 8 tracks including 4 instrumentals).
• Oldest item: "Creatures of Ancient Blood" single, dated 1 January 2001 (a placeholder date).
• Newest songs: "The Great Famine", "Of Blindness And Divinity" and "Apocalyptic Dawn XXV" (January–February 2026).

FAQ

What is the best Demonic Resurrection album to start with? The Return to Darkness (2010). It has the band's most famous songs, including "Between Infinity and Oblivion" and "A Tragedy Befallen".

Which album is about the avatars of Vishnu? Dashavatar (2017). Each of its ten songs is named after one avatar, from "Matsya: The Fish" to "Kalki: The Destroyer of Filth".

Are there new Demonic Resurrection songs? Yes. Apple India lists three new songs released in January and February 2026.