DARKTHRONE - A Blaze In The Northern Sky (Re-Release) · 2CD

Mediabook format 20th Anniversary Re-Release incl. Bonus-CD with Audio-commentary of Fenriz about the creation of the album.

Background information about 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky (Re-Release)'

This legendary second album from Norwegian black metal pioneers Darkthrone stands as one of the most influential and groundbreaking releases in extreme metal history. Originally unleashed in 1992, "A Blaze In The Northern Sky" marked the band's complete transformation from death metal to the raw, primitive black metal sound that would define an entire genre. The album's six tracks showcase Fenriz and Nocturno Culto's mastery of creating atmospheric darkness through deliberately lo-fi production, tremolo-picked riffs, and haunting melodies that capture the essence of Norwegian winter landscapes.

What makes this release particularly special is the inclusion of Fenriz's personal audio commentary, offering unprecedented insight into the creative process behind this seminal work. Tracks like "Kathaarian Life Code" and "In The Shadow Of The Horns" demonstrate the band's ability to blend aggression with melancholy, while the title track remains one of black metal's most recognizable anthems. The deliberately raw production, which initially received criticism, has since been recognized as revolutionary in creating the genre's signature sound.

For fans of: Emperor, Mayhem, Burzum, Immortal and Celtic Frost

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Kathaarian Life Code
2. In The Shadow Of The Horns
3. Paragon Belial
4. Where Cold Winds Blow
5. A Blaze In The Northern Sky
6. The Pagan Winter
   Enhanced Multimedia: Video Interview

CD 2 - Commentary Disc By Fenriz:

1. Kathaarian Life Code
2. In The Shadow Of The Horns
3. Paragon Belial
4. Where Cold Winds Blow
5. A Blaze In The Northern Sky
6. The Pagan Winter

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