IMMORTAL - Battles In The North · BLACK/WHITE MERGE LP

Black and white merge vinyl, gatefold cover, poly-lined inner sleeve, A2 poster.
Cover with partial UV spot ink.

Background information about 'Battles In The North'

"Battles In The North" marks a significant entry in the legacy of Immortal, capturing their raw and unrelenting approach to black metal. This album encapsulates the chilling atmosphere of the northern realms with its icy tremolo picking, blast beats, and aggressive vocals that defined the genre during its peak in the 1990s. The production deliberately maintains a murky and grim aesthetic that complements the thematic content of frost, darkness, and war. It is a fearless declaration of the band's artistic vision, cementing their status among the classics of black metal.

Musically, the album veers away from polished gloss, opting for a primal and ferocious sound that resonates with purists. The riffs evoke a stormy and cold landscape, wrapped in a harsh but compelling sonic landscape. The intensity is sustained throughout, making this album a required listen for those looking to experience the raw odyssey of Scandinavian black metal's formative years.

For fans of:
Darkthrone, Mayhem, Burzum, Emperor

Track listing

A1. Battles In The North
A2. Grim And Frostbitten Kingdoms
A3. Descent Into Eminent Silence
A4. Throned By Blackstorms
A5. Moonrise Fields Of Sorrow
B1. Cursed Realms Of The Winterdemons
B2. At The Stormy Gates Of Mist
B3. Through The Halls Of Eternity
B4. Circling Above In Time Before Time
B5. Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)

Manufacturer: Osmose Productions, 1272 Rue Nationale, 62140 Bouin-Plumoison, France, Contact: www.osmoseproductions.com