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BATHORY - Hammerheart · CD

Product information "BATHORY - Hammerheart · CD"

Jewelcase CD.

Background information über 'Hammerheart'

When Bathory unleashed "Hammerheart" in 1990, it marked a seismic shift not just for the Swedish pioneers but for extreme metal as a whole. This isn't just another black metal album - it's the blueprint for what would become Viking metal, a genre that Quorthon essentially invented single-handedly. The epic compositions here stretch far beyond the raw, primitive assault of earlier Bathory releases, incorporating folk melodies, clean vocals, and mythological themes that transport listeners straight to the halls of Valhalla. Tracks like "One Rode To Asa Bay" and "Valhalla" showcase Quorthon's evolution as both a songwriter and storyteller, weaving Norse mythology into metal with an authenticity that few have matched since.

The production on "Hammerheart" strikes that perfect balance between clarity and rawness that allows every epic moment to breathe while maintaining the underground edge that made Bathory legendary. "Shores In Flames" opens the album with cinematic grandeur, while "Father To Son" demonstrates Quorthon's surprising vocal range and emotional depth. This album didn't just influence a generation of musicians - it created an entire movement. The way it seamlessly blends black metal's intensity with folk music's storytelling tradition feels revolutionary even today, proving that extreme metal could be both brutal and beautiful.

For fans of: Enslaved, Moonsorrow, Falkenbach, Primordial, and Windir

Track listing

  1. Shores In Flames
  2. Valhalla
  3. Baptised In Fire And Ice
  4. Father To Son
  5. Song To Hall Up High / Home Of Once Brave
  6. One Rode To Asa Bay
  7. Untitled

Manufacturer: 375 Media GmbH, Schlachthofstraße 36A, 21079 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.blackmark.net

Artist: Bathory
Label/Manufacturer: Black Mark Production
Genre: Black Metal

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