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BATHORY - Twilight Of The Gods · PICTURE DISC LP

Product information "BATHORY - Twilight Of The Gods · PICTURE DISC LP"

Limited edition picture disc vinyl.

Background information über 'Twilight Of The Gods'

Bathory's "Twilight Of The Gods" stands as a monumental achievement in the evolution of extreme metal, showcasing Quorthon's visionary approach to Viking-themed black metal. This 1991 masterpiece marked a significant departure from the band's earlier raw black metal sound, embracing a more epic and atmospheric direction that would influence countless bands in the years to come. The album's seven tracks weave together mythological narratives with crushing riffs and Quorthon's distinctive vocal delivery, creating an immersive journey through Norse legends and ancient battles.

The centerpiece title track clocks in at over fourteen minutes, demonstrating Bathory's newfound commitment to extended compositions that allow for greater musical storytelling. Songs like "Through Blood By Thunder" and "Blood And Iron" showcase the band's ability to balance brutality with melody, while tracks such as "Under The Runes" and "To Enter Your Mountain" explore more atmospheric territories. The album's production, while maintaining the raw edge that Bathory was known for, provides enough clarity to let the intricate arrangements breathe and develop.

For fans of: Enslaved, Moonsorrow, Falkenbach, and early Emperor

Track listing

A1. Twilight Of The Gods
A2. Through Blood By Thunder
A3. Blood And Iron
A4. Under The Runes
B5. To Enter Your Mountain
B6. Bond Of Blood
B7. Hammerheart

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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