BATHORY - Jubileum Vol. II · BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl.

Background information about 'Jubileum Vol. II'

This compilation showcases the legendary Swedish black metal pioneers Bathory at their most essential, collecting some of their most influential and devastating tracks across their groundbreaking career. "Jubileum Vol. II" serves as a perfect introduction to Quorthon's dark vision, featuring classics like "The Return Of The Darkness And Evil" and "One Rode To Asa Bay" alongside raw early gems such as "Die In Fire" and "Total Destruction". The album captures the band's evolution from primitive black metal fury to their later Viking metal explorations, demonstrating why Bathory remains one of the most important extreme metal acts ever.

The compilation flows seamlessly between different eras of the band's output, from the lo-fi brutality of tracks like "Possessed" and "Raise The Dead" to the more atmospheric and epic compositions like "The Golden Walls Of Heaven" and "Twilight Of The Gods". Each track represents a crucial moment in extreme metal history, showcasing Quorthon's unique ability to blend primal aggression with haunting melodies and mythological themes that would influence countless bands in the decades to follow.

For fans of: Venom, Celtic Frost, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Burzum, and Emperor

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The Return Of The Darkness And Evil
A2. Burnin' Leather
A3. One Rode To Asa Bay
B1. The Golden Walls Of Heaven
B2. Call From The Grave
B3. Die In Fire

LP 2:
C1. Shores In Flames
C2. Possessed
C3. Raise The Dead
C4. Total Destruction
D1. Bond Of Blood
D2. Twilight Of The Gods

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