VARATHRON - His Majesty At The Swamp (30 Years Anniversary) · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'His Majesty At The Swamp (30 Years Anniversary)'

Three decades have passed since Varathron unleashed their unholy masterpiece upon the underground, and "His Majesty At The Swamp" remains as potent and mesmerizing as the day it first emerged from the Greek black metal scene. This 30th anniversary reissue serves as a testament to the enduring power of one of Hellenic black metal's most influential releases. The album captures Varathron at their most atmospheric and ritualistic, weaving together serpentine melodies with crushing riffs that feel both ancient and timeless. From the haunting opening title track to the epic sprawl of "The Tressrising Of Nyarlathothep", every moment drips with occult atmosphere and mythological grandeur.

The production maintains that raw, cavernous quality that made the original so captivating, allowing each instrument to breathe within the swampy soundscape that gives the album its name. Varathron's ability to balance brutality with melody shines throughout, particularly on tracks like "Son Of The Moon" and "The River Of Souls", where clean passages give way to thunderous black metal fury. This isn't just a reissue – it's a pilgrimage back to the roots of what made Greek black metal so distinctive and influential.

For fans of:
Rotting Christ, Necromantia, Thou Art Lord, Kawir, Zemial

Track listing

1. His Majesty At The Swamp
2. Son Of The Moon (Act II)
3. Unholy Funeral
4. Lustful Father
5. Nightly Kingdoms
6. Flowers Of My Youth
7. The River Of Souls
8. The Tressrising Of Nyarlathothep (Act I)

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