RAGNAROK - Chaos And Insanity Between 1994-2004 · BLACK LP

Black vinylwith two-sided insert including rare band footage.

Limited edition.

Background information über 'Chaos And Insanity Between 1994-2004'

This compilation serves as a fascinating time capsule that captures Ragnarok's most formative decade, spanning their raw beginnings through their evolution into one of Norway's most respected black metal acts. The collection opens with tracks from their legendary "Pagan Land Demo" from 1994, showcasing the band's primitive yet atmospheric approach that would define their early sound. These recordings reveal a young band already displaying the ferocity and Nordic mysticism that would become their trademark, with tracks like "Pagan Land" and "From The Darkest Deep" demonstrating their ability to craft both brutal and melodic passages.

The compilation also includes rarities like their contribution to the Ørevox compilation and pre-production material from their acclaimed "In Nomine Satanas" album, plus their Celtic Frost tribute track "Fainted Eyes". What makes this release particularly special is how it documents Ragnarok's journey from demo-level recordings to more polished productions, all while maintaining their core identity of atmospheric Norwegian black metal. The raw production values of the early material contrast beautifully with the later tracks, showing a band that never lost their underground spirit even as they refined their craft.

For fans of: Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor and Celtic Frost

Track listing

A1. Intro
A2. Pagan Land
A3. From The Darkest Deep
A4. Et Vinterland I Nord
A5. Hammerens Slag
A6. Ragnarok
B7. Et Vinterland I Nord
B8. Under The Wings Of Satan
B9. Fainted Eyes

Manufacturer: Agonia Records, P. O. Box 273, 64-920 Pila 1, Poland, Contact: agoniarecords.com