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BATHORY - Nordland I · CD

Product information "BATHORY - Nordland I · CD"

Jewelcase CD.

Background information über 'Nordland I'

The legendary Swedish black metal pioneer Bathory delivers a monumental opus with "Nordland I", marking a triumphant return to the band's Viking-era roots while showcasing Quorthon's mature songwriting prowess. This album represents a perfect synthesis of the raw aggression that defined early black metal and the epic, atmospheric grandeur that Bathory pioneered in their later works. The opening "Prelude" sets an ominous tone with its haunting instrumental passage, immediately transporting listeners to the frozen Nordic landscapes that inspired these compositions. Tracks like "Nordland" and "Vinterblot" showcase the band's ability to craft epic anthems that are both brutally heavy and surprisingly melodic, while "Dragons Breath" unleashes a torrent of mythological imagery wrapped in crushing riffs.

The album's second half maintains this incredible momentum with standout tracks like "Ring Of Gold" and the atmospheric "Foreverdark Woods", demonstrating Quorthon's unparalleled ability to weave Norse mythology into compelling musical narratives. The closing instrumental "Heimfard" provides a fitting conclusion to this Nordic journey, leaving listeners yearning for more adventures in Bathory's frozen realm. The production strikes an ideal balance between clarity and rawness, allowing every thunderous drum hit and razor-sharp guitar line to cut through the mix while maintaining the atmospheric density that makes this album so captivating.

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

Track listing

  1. Prelude (Instrumental)
  2. Nordland
  3. Vinterblot
  4. Dragons Breath
  5. Ring Of Gold
  6. Foreverdark Woods
  7. Broken Sword
  8. Great Hall Awaits A Fallen Brother
  9. Mother Earth Father Thunder
  10. Heimfard (Instrumental)

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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