ABBATH · Dread Reaver | BLACK TAPE

Black tape with J-card in standard case. Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'Dread Reaver'

The Norwegian black metal titan Abbath returns with a vengeance on "Dread Reaver", delivering nine tracks of uncompromising frost-bitten fury that will leave you breathless. This isn't just another black metal album – it's a masterclass in how to channel decades of experience into something that feels both familiar and refreshingly brutal. From the opening assault of "Acid Haze" to the epic title track finale, Abbath proves once again why he remains one of extreme metal's most vital voices.

What strikes you immediately is the album's dynamic range – tracks like "Scarred Core" and "Dream Cull" showcase Abbath's ability to weave melody through the chaos without sacrificing an ounce of intensity. The cover of Metallica's "Trapped Under Ice" might seem unexpected, but it's transformed into something uniquely his own, dripping with that signature Norwegian ice-cold atmosphere. The production is crisp enough to let every riff breathe while maintaining that raw, unpolished edge that makes black metal so compelling.

For fans of:
Immortal, Bathory, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Emperor

Track listing

1. Acid Haze
2. Scarred Core
3. Dream Cull
4. Myrmidon
5. The Deep Unbound
6. Septentrion
7. Trapped Under Ice
8. The Book Of Breath
9. Dread Reaver

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com