The Last Supper

Overview
The Last Supper is Belphegor’s debut studio album, released in January 1995 on Lethal Records. It established the Austrian band’s early blackened death metal fusion and laid the groundwork for their subsequent development.

Recording History
The album was recorded at Stage One Studio in Germany, with additional tracking at Noise Art Studio in Wels and Studio 5 in Sakburg, as reflected in the 2001 reissue credits. Stage One Studio—associated with producer Andy Classen—has since become a notable site for Belphegor’s early and later work. The 2001 reissue credits list Stage One Studio (Kasset) among the recording locations.

Chart Performance & Recognition
The Last Supper does not appear to have charted in major markets, with Discography-style listings showing no peak positions for AUT, GER, US, or other territories. The album is nonetheless recognized as the band’s first full-length, and it was later reissued with bonus material by World War III Records after an initial Lethal Records release.

Cultural Impact & Legacy
As Belphegor’s debut, The Last Supper introduced the band’s signature blend of black and death metal and positioned them within the European extreme-metal scene. The project’s production ties to Stage One Studio are echoed in the band’s later work, including Pestapokalypse VI, produced by Andy Classen at Stage One. This lineage underlines the album’s lasting role in shaping Belphegor’s early identity and its enduring status among fans of the era.

This album remains a cornerstone of Belphegor’s discography, widely regarded as the starting point of their recorded legacy.