DARKTHRONE · A Blaze In The Northern Sky | CLEAR LP

Clear vinyl in standard cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky'

What happens when Norwegian legends Darkthrone decide to completely reinvent themselves and accidentally create one of the most influential black metal albums ever? "A Blaze In The Northern Sky" happened. This 1992 masterpiece marks the pivotal moment when Fenriz and Nocturno Culto abandoned their death metal roots and dove headfirst into the icy waters of second-wave black metal. The raw, unpolished production recorded at Creative Studios creates an atmosphere so cold and hostile, it practically breathes frost onto your speakers.

Every track on this album is a lesson in controlled chaos and atmospheric brilliance. From the haunting "Kathaarian Life Code" to the title track's relentless assault, this record doesn't just play – it commands your attention with its primitive yet sophisticated approach to extreme metal. The deliberately lo-fi production wasn't a limitation but a statement of intent, proving that atmosphere trumps technical perfection every single time. This is the album that taught an entire generation of black metal bands how to harness darkness and channel it into pure sonic fury.

For fans of:
Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal, Bathory, Celtic Frost

Track listing

A1. Kathaarian Life Code
A2. In The Shadow Of The Horns
A3. Paragon Belial
B1. Where Cold Winds Blow
B2. A Blaze In The Northern Sky
B3. The Pagan Winter

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com