DARKTHRONE · Arctic Thunder | BLACK LP

Black vinyl with different artwork.

Background information about 'Arctic Thunder'

When Norwegian black metal legends Darkthrone unleashed "Arctic Thunder" in 2016, they delivered another crushing testament to their enduring mastery of the genre. This album finds the duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto continuing their evolution while staying true to the raw, primitive sound that made them icons of the second wave of black metal. The production maintains that signature lo-fi aesthetic that fans have come to expect, with buzzing guitars and thunderous drums creating an atmosphere of pure Nordic darkness.

The six tracks on "Arctic Thunder" showcase Darkthrone's ability to craft memorable riffs while maintaining their uncompromising approach to extreme metal. Songs like "Tundra Leech" and the title track demonstrate the band's knack for combining ferocious blast beats with moments of doom-laden heaviness. After decades in the underground, Darkthrone proves they can still deliver the goods with the same passion and intensity that made albums like "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" legendary.

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

Track listing

A1. Tundra Leech
A2. Burial Bliss
A3. Boreal Fiends
A4. Inbred Vermin
B1. Arctic Thunder
B2. Throw Me Through The Marshes
B3. Deep Lake Trespass
B4. The Wyoming Distance

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