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HELHEIM - Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr / Helheim · BLACK 2LP

Product information "HELHEIM - Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr / Helheim · BLACK 2LP"

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 16-page 12" booklet and A2 poster.

More about 'Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr / Helheim'

This is absolutely essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the evolution of Norwegian black metal beyond the usual suspects. Helheim's second demo from 1994 represents a quantum leap from their earlier work, showcasing a band that was already pushing boundaries when most of their peers were still figuring out basic tremolo picking. The nearly 50-minute runtime was audacious for a demo, but Helheim had the vision to back up their ambition with genuinely innovative compositions that wove together black metal ferocity with folk elements, female vocals, and even brass arrangements.

What makes "Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr" so compelling is how it captures Helheim at the moment they discovered their true identity. The Bathory influence is still there, but filtered through a distinctly Norwegian lens that incorporates Viking themes and progressive song structures. The production, now remastered from original DATs, reveals layers that were previously buried while maintaining the raw energy that made this demo legendary. This isn't just historical curiosity - it's a vital piece of metal history that sounds as fresh and challenging today as it did three decades ago.

For fans of: Enslaved, Bathory, Windir, Primordial and Moonsorrow.

Track listing

LP 1
A1. Muspilli Strid
A2. Blandt Ulvenes Frender Og Kråkenes Trær
A3. Jotne Vandring
A4. Under The Norse Sky
A5. De Kalde Marker Av Slag Fortapt
B1. Drømmedans
B2. Gravlagt I Eljudne
B3. Gjennom Mørke Og Tåke

LP 2
C1. Inn I Døden Vandrer
C2. My Deathlike Cries From The Grave
C3. My Wrath Is Unleashed
C4. And The Pandemonium Has Inflamed
D1. Through Forests Deep And Cold
D2. A Forgotten Oath In The Arms Of Satanas
D3. Countess Bathory

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de

Artist: Helheim
Color: Black
Color effect: Single color
Label/Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions
Vinyl specification: Booklet, Gatefold Sleeve
Genre: Black Metal, Viking Metal

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