ANCIENT (NOR) · Trolltaar | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette with 5 panel j-card.

Limited to 333 copies.

Background information about ''

The Norwegian black metal legends Ancient deliver a crushing blow with "Trolltaar", a masterpiece that stands as testament to their enduring legacy in the extreme metal underground. This collection showcases the band's evolution from their early atmospheric beginnings to their more refined yet brutally effective approach. The remastered versions of "Trolltaar" and "Nattens Skjønnhet" hit with renewed clarity while maintaining that raw, primal energy that made Ancient a cornerstone of the Norwegian scene alongside their contemporaries.

What makes this release truly special is the inclusion of rare live recordings from 1993 and the extended version of "Fjellets Hemmelighet", offering fans a deeper dive into Ancient's creative process. The pre-production version of "Eerily Howling Winds" provides fascinating insight into the band's songwriting evolution, while the live tracks capture the raw intensity of their early performances. This isn't just another reissue – it's an essential document of Norwegian black metal history that bridges the gap between Ancient's formative years and their later acclaimed works.

For fans of:
Emperor, Immortal, Enslaved, Satyricon, Burzum

Track listing

A1. Trolltaar (Remastered)
A2. Nattens Skjønnhet (Remastered)
A3. Fjellets Hemmelighet (Long Version)
A4. Eerily Howling Winds (Pre-production 1993)
B1. Likferd (Reverb Mix)
B2. Eerily Howling Winds (Live 1993)
B3. The Call Of The Absu Deep (Live 1993)
B4. Det Glemte Riket (Live 1993)

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de