BATHORY · Blood Fire Death | BLACK TAPE

Black cassettte version.

Background information about 'Blood Fire Death'

Blood Fire Death represents a seminal work by Bathory, forging a path in the realms of Black Metal and Viking Metal with its epic and atmospheric compositions. This 2022 reissue on cassette captures the primal energy and groundbreaking spirit of the original release, delivering a raw and immersive listening experience. Featuring tracks like "Odens Ride Over Nordland" and "Blood Fire Death," the album balances aggressive intensity with melodic grandeur, pioneering a sound that would influence countless bands within the extreme metal scene.

The album's production and songwriting highlight Quorthon's visionary approach, blending mythological themes with blistering riffs and haunting atmospheres. The reissue preserves the historic essence of the recording, making it essential for collectors and aficionados of metal history alike. Artwork inspired by Peter Nicolai Arbo complements the music’s epic themes, while the cassette format offers a nostalgic medium embodying the underground spirit of the era.

Track listing

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

Manufacturer: 375 Media GmbH, Schlachthofstraße 36A, 21079 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.backonblack.com