DARK FUNERAL · In The Sign... | BLACK TAPE

Black music cassette with 4 page j-card.

Limited to 350 copies.

Background information about 'In The Sign...'

Swedish black metal legends Dark Funeral unleash their unholy wrath once again with this devastating compilation that showcases both their studio prowess and live intensity. "In The Sign..." captures the band at their most ferocious, delivering four crushing original tracks that exemplify their signature brand of melodic yet brutally aggressive black metal. The opening salvo of "Open The Gates" sets the tone with its relentless blast beats and razor-sharp riffing, while "Shadows Over Transylvania" weaves dark atmospheric passages between moments of pure sonic violence.

What makes this release particularly special are the two Bathory covers – "Equimantorn" and "Call From The Grave" – paying homage to one of black metal's founding fathers with Dark Funeral's own unmistakable intensity. The live tracks recorded during their European tour capture the raw energy that has made them legends in the underground scene, with crowd participation adding an extra layer of chaos to already explosive performances. Lord Ahriman's guitar work remains as sharp as ever, while the rhythm section pounds with the fury of a thousand demons.

For fans of:
Emperor, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Watain

Track listing

A1. Open The Gates
A2. Shadows Over Transylvania
A3. My Dark Desires
A4. In The Sign Of The Horns
B1. Equimantorn (Bathory Cover)
B2. Call From The Grave (Bathory Cover)
B3. Open The Gates (Live)
B4. Shadows Over Transylvania (Live)
B5. My Dark Desires (Live)

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de