DARKTHRONE - Sardonic Wrath (Re-Release) · CD

Re-Release on Peaceville. CD in jewelcase.

More about 'Sardonic Wrath (Re-Release)'

Released in 2004, "Sardonic Wrath" marked another crucial chapter in Darkthrone's relentless evolution through the black metal landscape. This album finds the Norwegian legends continuing their exploration beyond pure black metal orthodoxy, incorporating elements that would later define their unique approach to extreme music. The record showcases Fenriz and Nocturno Culto at their most experimentally aggressive, weaving together crushing riffs with their signature lo-fi production aesthetic that has become synonymous with the Darkthrone sound.

What makes "Sardonic Wrath" particularly compelling is how it bridges the gap between their earlier black metal purist phase and their later punk-influenced direction. Tracks like "Order Of The Ominous" and "Hate Is The Law" demonstrate the duo's ability to craft memorable, almost anthemic passages while maintaining the raw intensity that made them legends. The album's nine tracks flow with a cohesive energy that feels both spontaneous and carefully constructed, proving once again why Darkthrone remains one of black metal's most influential and unpredictable forces.

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

Track listing

1. Order Of The Ominous
2. Information Wants To Be Syndicated
3. Sjakk Matt Jesu Krist
4. Straightening Sharks In Heaven
5. Alle Gegen Alle
6. Man Tenker Sitt
7. Sacrificing To The God Of Doubt
8. Hate Is The Law
9. Rawness Obsolete

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