BATHORY · Blood Fire Death | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in standard cover.

Background information about 'Blood Fire Death'

Bathory's fourth studio album "Blood Fire Death" marks a pivotal point in the band's evolution from raw black metal to more epic and expansive sounds. Released initially in 1988 and reissued several times owing to its monumental importance in the metal world, this album blends the ferocity of thrash with atmospheric elements that foreshadowed the Viking themes Bathory would later explore. From its thunderous opening track "Odens Ride Over Nordland" to the majestic closing title track "Blood Fire Death," this record captures the essence of a band pushing boundaries.

Quorthon, mastermind behind Bathory, delivers an intense vocal performance with lyrics steeped in Norse mythology and apocalyptic imagery. The tracks "A Fine Day To Die" and "The Golden Walls Of Heaven" stand out for their intricate guitar work and relentless drumming. With its combination of raw aggression and grandiose soundscapes,* "Blood Fire Death"* is not only a cornerstone of black metal but also heralds the advent of Viking metal as a genre.

Track listing

A1. Odens Ride Over Nordland
A2. A Fine Day To Die
A3. The Golden Walls Of Heaven
A4. Pace'Till Death
A5. Holocaust
B1. For All Those Who Died
B2. Dies Irae
B3. Blood Fire Death

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