DARKTHRONE · Transilvanian Hunger | CLEAR LP

Clear vinyl in standard cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'Transilvanian Hunger'

When Darkthrone unleashed "Transilvanian Hunger" in 1994, they crystallized everything that black metal could and should be. This isn't just an album – it's a frozen monument to the genre's most primal essence. Written and recorded entirely by Fenriz at the legendary Necrohell Studio, with Nocturno Culto adding his signature rasps later, this fourth opus represents the Norwegian duo at their most uncompromising and visionary.

The album's eight tracks flow like an endless winter night, each song bleeding into the next with hypnotic, repetitive riffing that borders on the ritualistic. From the title track's immediate assault to the closing "En As i Dype Skogen", Darkthrone strips black metal down to its skeletal core – no frills, no compromise, just pure atmospheric darkness. The primitive production actually enhances the album's otherworldly atmosphere, creating a sound that feels both ancient and timeless. Even Varg Vikernes contributed lyrics, adding another layer to this masterpiece's dark legacy.

For fans of:
Bathory, Emperor, Immortal, Mayhem, Burzum

Track listing

A1. Transilvanian Hunger
A2. Over Fjell Og Gjennom Torner
A3. Skald Av Satans Sol
A4. Slottet I Det Fjerne
B1. Graven Takeheimens Saler
B2. I En Hall Med Flesk Og MjoD
B3. As Flittermice As Satans Spys
B4. En As i Dype Skogen

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