DARKTHRONE – UNHOLY BLACK METAL A LIMITED EDITION FIVE CASSETTE BOXSET FEATURING THE EARLY NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL MASTERPIECES
As we mark 30 years since the release of the genre classic, ‘Under A Funeral Moon’, the True Black Metal era of the Norwegian pioneers is also commemorated with this special limited five cassette boxset.
Featuring what was always considered the unholy trinity of Darkthrone albums; namely 1992’s iconic ‘A Blaze in the Northern Sky’, along with ‘Under a Funeral Moon’ (1993) and ‘Transilvanian Hunger’ (1994), this collection also notably includes the often considered “missing link” in the form of 1995’s legendary ‘Panzerfaust’, to now proudly and rightly sit alongside those opuses, for what can be deemed a quartet of timeless and highly regarded black metal masterpieces. As an added bonus, the set also includes the ‘The Wind of 666 Black Hearts’ release, containing Darkthrone’s rare ‘A Blaze in the Northern Sky’ and ‘Under a Funeral Moon’ rehearsals.
The accompanying 40 page booklet features rare photos from this period of the band, as well as text chronicling the early-mid 90’s chapter of Darkthrone from the prior ‘Black Death & Beyond’ book release, along with extra compiled articles on this period. Additionally, ‘Unholy Black Metal’ includes two posters in the shape of the ‘Taakeferd’ and ‘Ferdasyn’ paintings from ‘Under a Funeral Moon’ and ‘TransilvanianHunger’ respectively, plus eight photo prints and a certificate of authenticity.
This set is strictly limited to 1000 copies worldwide and will be shipping within days of you placing your order .. when it’s gone it’s gone!
CASSETTE 1
A Blaze In The Northern Sky (1992)
A.1. Kathaarian Life Code [09:10]
A.2. In The Shadow Of The Horns [07:02]
A.3. Paragon Belial [05:20]
B.1. Where Cold Winds Blow [07:26]
B.2. A Blaze In The Northern Sky [04:58]
B.3. The Pagan Winter [06:34]
CASSETTE 2
Under A Funeral Moon (1993)
A.1. Natassja In Eternal Sleep [03:31]
A.2. Summer Of The Diabolical Holocaust [05:20]
A.3. The Dance Of Eternal Shadows [03:45]
A.4. Unholy Black Metal [03:33]
B.1. To Walk The Infernal Fields [07:52]
B.2. Under A Funeral Moon [05:07]
B.3. Inn I De Dype Skogens Fabn [05:17]
B.4. Crossing The Triangle Of Flames [06:13]
CASSETTE 3
Transilvanian Hunger (1994)
A.1. Transilvanian Hunger [06:10]
A.2. Over Fjell Og Gjennom Torner [02:29]
A.3. Skald Av Satans Sol [04:19]
A.4. Slottet I Det Fjerne [04:45]
B.1. Graven Takeheimens Saler [04:59]
B.2. I En Hall Med Flesk Og Mjod [05:13]
B.3. As Flittermice As Satans Spys [05:55]
B.4. En As I Dype Skogen [05:02]
CASSETTE 4
Panzerfaust (1995)
A.1. En Vind Av Sorg [06:22]
A.2. Triumphant Gleam [04:24]
A.3. The Hordes Of Nebulah [05:33]
B.1. Hans Siste Vinter [04:50]
B.2. Beholding The Throne Of Might [06:06]
B.3. Quintessence [07:39]
B.4. Sno Og Granskog (Utferd) [04:08]
CASSETTE 5
The Wind Of 666 Black Hearts (pre-album recordings ’91/’92)
A.1. A Blaze In The Northern Sky (demo) [04:58]
A.2. Kathaarian Life Code (rehearsal 1991) [09:10]
A.3. The Pagan Winter (rehearsal 1991) [05:22]
A.4. Where Cold Winds Blow (rehearsal 1991) [07:26]
A.5. In The Shadow Of The Horns (rehearsal 1991) [07:02]
B.1. Summer Of The Diabolical Holocaust (rehearsal 1992) [05:15]
B.2. Crossing The Triangle Of Flames (rehearsal 1992) [05:57]
B.3. Under A Funeral Moon (rehearsal 1992) [05:09]
B.4. The Dance Of Eternal Shadows (rehearsal 1992) [03:45]
B.5. Unholy Black Metal (rehearsal 1992) [03:33]
DARKTHRONE ‘S ‘GOATLORD: ORIGINAL’ TO BE RELEASED ON 10 FEBRUARY
THE INTENDED SECOND ALBUM OF TECHNICAL DEATH/DOOM METAL
FROM THE NORWEGIAN LEGENDS IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM ON CD & LP
Darkthrone began life in the late 80s, experimenting with thrash, death & doom metal before eventually delving into the black metal genre & becoming synonymous with the style as one of the most highly regarded acts.
‘Goatlord’ was the title of what was to originally be Darkthrone’s second album. The style followed very much in the vein of debut, ‘Soulside Journey’, with a mid-paced melodic, yet technical, death metal style. After the full completion of the tracks, however, Darkthrone’s focus shifted towards black metal and a more primitive style of composition & so the album was shelved, while work commenced on what was to be the Norwegian black metal milestone, ‘A Blaze in the Northern Sky’, which incorporated some parts from the ‘Goatlord’ tracks.
‘Goatlord: Original’ contains these cult tracks in their original instrumental form, recorded in the band’s rehearsal space (vocals were added in the mid-90’s before an official release came through MoonfogProductions in 1996), with the classic line-up of Gylve ‘Fenris’ Nagell on drums, Nocturno Culto on lead guitar, Ivar Enger on Rhythm guitar, and Dag Nilsen on bass.
Taken from Fenriz’s original tape source and transferred/mastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony, this is the pinnacle of Darkthrone’s more death/doom metal oriented direction before the transition towards black metal infamy. Featuring intricate arrangements, sombre melodies and a truly distinguishable style overall, ‘Goatlord: Original’ represents a band performing well in advance of its young age.
Artwork for this release appears courtesy of renowned artist, Zbigniew Bielak – facebook.com/zbigniewmbielak / @zbigniewmbielak
‘Goatlord: Original’ tracklisting
1. Phantasm [04:09]
2. Hearses [02:46]
3. Possessed [04:37]
4. Below [04:03]
5. Blasphemer [04:56]
6. Rise [03:55]
7. Eclipse [03:51]
8. Wings [03:50]
9. Wolf [03:47]
10. A Blaze In The Northern Sky [04:48]
11. Trident [04:06]
