DARKTHRONE - Astral Fortress · GOLD LP

Gold vinyl.

Background information über 'Astral Fortress'

Norwegian black metal legends Darkthrone return with "Astral Fortress", their twentieth studio album that continues the band's relentless evolution while staying true to their uncompromising vision. Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have crafted another masterpiece that blends their classic second-wave black metal foundations with progressive rock influences and heavy metal sensibilities. The album showcases the duo's ability to create atmospheric yet aggressive compositions that feel both familiar and refreshingly innovative.

The six tracks on "Astral Fortress" demonstrate Darkthrone's mastery of dynamics, moving seamlessly between blast-beat driven passages and more contemplative, almost psychedelic moments. The production maintains that signature raw edge fans expect while allowing each instrument to breathe and contribute to the overall sonic landscape. This is black metal that's not afraid to experiment, incorporating elements that nod to classic heavy metal and even hints of krautrock, all wrapped in that distinctly Norwegian atmosphere that has made Darkthrone one of the most influential bands in extreme metal.

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

Track listing

1. Caravan Of Broken Ghosts
2. Impeccable Caverns Of Satan
3. Stalagmite Necklace
4. The Sea Beneath The Seas Of The Sea
5. Kevorkian Times
6. Kolbotn, West Of The Vast Forests
7. Eon 2

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