Hell

**Hell,** also known as the **Hells** or the **Infernal Planes**, is the setting of *Metal: Hellsinger.* Hell is actually a collection of many realms ruled by the Red Judge, the main antagonist of the game. Her Aspects, serving as the bosses of each level, are the guardians of their respective Hells.

## Tutorial

*Prophecies are never that specific, so sure, I feel lucky she found me here, on this snowy mountain top. Icy cliffside. Floating piece of Hell...*

The **tutorial** level, though it has no name, is our introduction to the Unknown and where she meets Paz. Basic gameplay mechanics are taught here, such as hitting on-beat, **Slaughters**, **Fury** and unlocking **Anguish Gates**.

The song that plays in this Hell is Through You, featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Marionettes, the most basic enemy, are introduced. Terminus is unlocked by default, and Paz is unlocked near the end of the tutorial.

There are no Torments for the Tutorial.

## Voke

*Voke was the spot I spent time closest to. So many years adjacent to all that frozen awfulness, the cold seeps into your bones. Can only imagine what it's like to be locked up there forever.*

Voke is a snowy Hell, and the one the Unknown was imprisoned in. It is one of, if not the lowest Hell, meant for the worst sinners. It is a snowy Hell, with winds so cold that they're described as cutting. This is the first Hell outside of the tutorial, where the player learns about using their weapons **Ultimate** abilities. This Hell is guarded by the Anger Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is This Is the End, featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. The boss theme is Blood and Law featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Cambions and Behemoths are introduced. Annihilator Seraphs are also introduced on Archdevil difficulty.

Persephone, the shotgun, is unlocked.

Conquering Voke unlocks the **Enduring Fury** hit streak boon.

### Torments

Killing with Rhythm: I

Weapon Trickery: I

Relic Thief: I

## Stygia

*Stygia. Lot of spiritual electricity, if you take my meaning, the kind the Judge just thrived on. Along with the lightning, there were some things in the shadows here who knew no master.*

Stygia is the second Hell, a confusing infernal city with twisted architecture. Players should watch their footing here, as most of the paths lead to dangerous cliffsides. This Hell is guarded by the Charged Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is Stygia, featuring Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation I: Hopes and Fears featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Stalkers are introduced.

The Hounds, the dual pistols, are unlocked.

Conquering Stygia unlocks the **Faster Ultimate Gain** hit streak boon.

### Torments

Giantslayer: I

Death's Edge: I

Relic Thief: II

## Yhelm

*If you wanted to ask this Skull what real Hell would be for him, then I guess I'd say Yhelm. Souls here, cursed to be isolated from each other. Hard on us extroverts, I'll tell you that.*

Yhelm is a quiet and dreary Hell, as demons are forced to be apart from each other. It is full of worn-down and abandoned cathedrals, surrounded by death gardens and graveyards. This Hell is guarded by the Fortress Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is Burial At Night, featuring Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation II: Defiance featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Eyeless are introduced.

Vulcan, the crossbow, is unlocked.

### Torments

Ultimate Mastery: I

Killing with Rhythm: II

Weapon Trickery: II

## Incaustis

*Back before the Unknown showed up this was a key location. Souls doomed for greed here mined eternally for brass and iron and whatnot, and a host of squabbling minor demons with aspirations of greatness fought each other for their piece.*

**Incaustis** is a deep mine, opening to many hazardous pits of lava. This Hell is guarded by the Infernal Fury Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is This Devastation, featuring Matt Heafy of Trivium. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation III: Dreaming in Distortion featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Siege Behemoths are introduced.

Conquering Incaustis unlocks the **Deadlier Dash** hit streak boon.

### Torments

Slaughter Mastery: I

Giantslayer: II

Relic Thief: III

## Gehenna

*Gehenna. Sinners here get locked up in tombs forever, guarded by demons. They say it's Hell for folks who uphold unjust laws, or hold up laws unjustly. I guess you could also say it's Hell for claustrophobic folks.*

Gehenna is a desert-like Hell, with the face of the Judge decorating the various ziggurats within. This Hell is guarded by the Hellstorm Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is Poetry of Cinder, featuring James Dorton of Black Crown Initiate. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation II: Defiance featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Torments

Death's Edge: II

Killing with Rhythm: III

Weapon Trickery: III

## Nihil

*Nihil was the kind of Hell that wasn't really supposed to exist, kinda airy and cold relative to some others. Stories said it was a kind of proto-Hell, split off from someplace in the Heavens... But demons lie, so the truth is hard to figure.*

Nihil is another snowy Hell, possibly broken off from somewhere in Heaven. The laws of Hell are being broken here, as reality is being torn apart by the Dissolution spell. This Hell is guarded by the Doppelganger Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is Dissolution, featuring Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation I: Hopes and Fears featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Unlocks & Encounters

Conquering Nihil unlocks the **Explosive Slaughters** hit streak boon.

### Torments

Ultimate Mastery: II

Slaughter Mastery: II

Giantslayer: III

## Acheron

*In case you were wondering Acheron is pronounced "Akkeron". I know, we learn somethin' new every day. Wishful thinkin' maybe, but if we'd dealt different with them infernal cogwheels here, maybe our ride wouldn't have been so rough...*

Acheron is a very industrial-looking Hell, with warehouses full of industrial shipping containers and shipwrecks. There are large, somewhat robotic creatures that roam the horizon. This is a unique Hell, as Paz has been taken by the Judge, and the player must traverse the level without him. This Hell is guarded by the Wheel Aspect.

The song that plays in this Hell is Acheron, featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God. The boss theme is Infernal Invocation III: Dreaming in Distortion featuring Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity.

### Torments

Death's Edge: III

Ultimate Mastery: III

Slaughter Mastery: III

## Sheol

*Sheol ain't like any other Hell. All the others are made for suffering, but Sheol's sort of ground zero for it all. The Red Judge watches over everything from her throne here, waiting for the Unknown, and Heaven's watching. Plus through a quirk of design, it's also the last bulwark separating Heaven from Hell.*

Sheol is the Hell that houses the Temple of Law, where the Red Judge resides. She is said to watch over every Hell from her throne here, and Heaven watches over Sheol as well. The Red Judge herself is the boss of this Hell, as she becomes the Worldbreaker Aspect.

The default song that plays in this Hell is Silent No More, featuring Dennis Lyxzén of Refused and INVSN. The boss theme is No Tomorrow featuring Serj Tankian of System of a Down.

There are no Torments for Sheol, nor are there unlocks or new encounters.

## Other

Within the Hells, there are many obstacles and items for the Unknown to discover.

### Arena

An **arena** is a section of a Hell where you are faced with waves of enemies. Arenas trap the player inside with **Anguish Gates**, barriers set by the Judge to keep the Unknown from progressing further. By defeating enemies in an arena, the Anguish Gates will open.

### Styx Crystals

**Styx Crystals** are glowing green crystals embedded in the walls. Destroying them drops fragments that can be picked up to heal the Unknown.

### Chaos Crystals

**Chaos Crystals** are crystals that explode when hit, either by a weapon or a **dash**. Destroying them causes damage to nearby enemies, but can also harm the Unknown.

### Fury Boost

**Fury Boosts** are items that are scattered across the Hells randomly- some boost your **Fury** by one level, while others will boost **Fury** to 16x.

## Trivia

* According to Paz, there are a thousand Hells that the Red Judge rules over, though in-game we only see eight.