DARKTHRONE · Plaguewielder | CD

CD im Jewelcase.

Background information about 'Plaguewielder'

Norwegian black metal legends Darkthrone unleashed "Plaguewielder" in 2001, marking another chapter in their relentless assault on conventional metal boundaries. This album finds the duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto continuing their evolution from the raw, tremolo-picked fury of their early works into more experimental territory. The six tracks here showcase a band unafraid to incorporate elements of doom, thrash, and even punk into their blackened framework, creating something that feels both familiar and refreshingly unpredictable.

What makes "Plaguewielder" particularly compelling is its deliberate pacing and atmospheric weight. Tracks like "Weakling Avenger" and "Raining Murder" demonstrate Darkthrone's ability to craft songs that breathe with malevolent intent, while "Command" and "I. Voidhanger" showcase their knack for memorable riffing that sticks in your head long after the final notes fade. The production maintains that signature Darkthrone rawness without sacrificing clarity, allowing each twisted melody and thunderous drum hit to cut through the darkness with surgical precision.

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

Track listing

1. Weakling Avenger
2. Raining Murder
3. Sin Origin
4. Command
5. I. Voidhanger
6. Wreak

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