BATHORY · Blood On Ice | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette.

Background information about 'Blood On Ice'

Bathory's"Blood On Ice" stands as one of the most legendary and influential albums in the black metal pantheon, and this cassette reissue brings Quorthon's Viking metal masterpiece roaring back to life in all its primitive glory. Originally conceived in the late 80s but not released until 1996, this album represents a pivotal moment when Bathory shifted from raw black metal aggression into the epic, mythology-drenched territories that would define an entire subgenre.

The album unfolds like an ancient Norse saga, with "Man Of Iron" and "The Sword" delivering crushing riffs that feel forged in the fires of Valhalla itself. Quorthon's vocals have evolved from the shrieking chaos of earlier releases into something more commanding and theatrical, perfectly suited to the album's mythological narratives. Tracks like "Gods Of Thunder Of Wind And Of Rain" showcase the band's ability to create atmosphere that's both brutally heavy and hauntingly beautiful, while "The Revenge Of Blood On Ice" closes the album with an epic fury that leaves listeners breathless.

For fans of:
Enslaved, Immortal, Burzum, Mayhem, Emperor, Darkthrone

Track listing

A1. Intro. / Blood On Ice
A2. Man Of Iron
A3. One Eyed Man
A4. The Sword
A5. The Stallion
B1. The Woodwoman / The Lake
B2. Gods Of Thunder Of Wind And Of Rain
B3. The Ravens
B4. The Revenge Of Blood On Ice
B5. Untitled

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