XASTHUR - Vol.1 Splits 2002-2004 · CLEAR 2LP

Clear double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 400 copies.

Background information about 'Vol.1 Splits 2002-2004'

This haunting collection serves as a dark archive of Xasthur's earliest and most obscure material, gathering tracks from various split releases between 2002 and 2004. The compilation features alternative mixes, re-recorded versions, and collaborative pieces that showcase the project's evolution during its formative years. From the atmospheric intro to the closing "Spell Within the Wind", each track demonstrates Scott Conner's mastery of depressive black metal, with layers of distorted guitars, ambient textures, and tortured vocals creating an immersive journey through psychological darkness.

What makes this collection particularly compelling is how it captures Xasthur at its most experimental phase, featuring collaborations with artists like Mike Pardi and Khaija Ausar, as well as covers of Ritual and Wigrid tracks. The splits with Acid Enema, Orosius, Angra Mainyu, Nortt, and Nachtmystium represent some of the most sought-after material in the depressive black metal underground. These tracks reveal the raw, unpolished essence that made Xasthur a cornerstone of the USBM scene, with their trademark blend of suicidal themes and atmospheric brilliance.

For fans of: Leviathan, Striborg, Burzum, Darkthrone, and Bethlehem

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Intro
A2. Doomed By Howling Winds
A3. The Eye Upon The Throne
A4. A Walk Beyond Utter Blackness
B5. Summon The End Of Time
B6. Graying Wasteland
B7. Kingdom of Burning Crucifixions
B8. Dwelling Beneath the Woods of Evil

LP 2:
C1. A Sermon In The Name Of Death
C2. Soul Abduction Ceremony
C3. Ort Der Einsamkeit - Wigrid Cover
D4. A Curse For The Lifeless
D5. Blood From The Roots Of The Forest
D6. Lurking In Silence
D7. Spell Within the Wind

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