SATYRICON · Dark Medieval Times | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with alternative cover artwork.

Background information about 'Dark Medieval Times'

When Norwegian black metal was still in its infancy, Satyricon unleashed a masterpiece that would define the genre's atmospheric potential. "Dark Medieval Times" stands as a towering monument to the early 90s black metal scene, where raw aggression met epic storytelling in ways that few albums have managed since. This debut full-length captures the band at their most primal yet sophisticated, weaving together blast beats and tremolo-picked melodies that transport listeners straight into ancient Nordic battlefields.

The album's genius lies in its ability to balance ferocious black metal brutality with genuinely captivating melodies. Tracks like "Walk the Path of Sorrow" and the title track showcase Satyr's visionary songwriting, while "Skyggedans" demonstrates the band's knack for creating haunting atmospheric passages that feel both ancient and timeless. The production, while raw by today's standards, perfectly captures the cold, medieval atmosphere that makes this album so compelling. Every riff feels like it was forged in the depths of a Norwegian forest, every scream echoes through centuries of Nordic mythology.

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

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Walk the Path of Sorrow
A2. Dark Medieval Times
B1. Skyggedans
B2. Min Hyllest Til Vinterland

LP 2:
C1. Into the Mighty Forest
C2. The Dark Castle in the Deep Forest
D1. Taakeslottet

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com