Initially forming under the moniker of BLACK DEATH back in 1986, the star of DARKTHRONE has ascended with reverence and a degree of infamy over the course of four decades, to become one of the most notable metal bands to have emerged from Norway. Highly inspirational to a whole generation of bands, & also uncompromisingly steadfast throughout their now extensive catalogue, the long-standing duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have remained dedicated to the art of the riff & forging their own path, relentlessly steering the band against the tide of trend. From the death/doom technicality of 1991’s debut masterpiece ‘Soulside Journey’, through the spearheading of the notorious “second wave of black metal” period of the earlier 1990s, & the integration of punk & heavy doom elements along with way, the Nordic titans have undoubtedly carved an exquisite & eclectic legacy.
Celebrating four decades of DARKTHRONE, The Fist In The Face Of God spotlights the band’s purest black metal era in this limited deluxe edition. The set includes nine essential albums, starting with the iconic “unholy trinity” of Peaceville releases—from 1992’s genre-defining A Blaze In The Northern Sky through 1994’s Transilvanian Hunger—and concludes with the band’s 2004 Moonfog Productions swansong, Sardonic Wrath.
Each album has been freshly remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony to stay true to the original sound, and comes complete with its original cover and sleeve artwork, pressed on heavyweight vinyl.
Furthermore, included in the set is a 48-page book written by longtime friend of the band, Harald Fossberg, detailing the career of DARKTHRONE through this essential period for the band’s development & output, & contains rare images from the period. Accompanying this is a DVD with an exclusive interview with both Fenriz and Nocturno Culto also conducted by Harald Fossberg, covering the full history of the band, plus bonus features in the form of a trilogy of interviews from 2003, plus the band’s rare 1996 live show in Oslo.
Finally, the set includes a selection of posters and art prints containing artwork and classic band photography.
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List of albums in the box set is as follows:
- A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1992)
- Under a Funeral Moon (1993)
- Transilvanian Hunger (1994)
- Panzerfaust (1995)
- Total Death (1996)
- Ravishing Grimness (1999)
- Plaguewielder (2001)
- Hate Them (2003)
- Sardonic Wrath (2004)
Reeder, the visionary behind Metal Addicts, has transformed his lifelong passion for metal into a thriving online community for metal aficionados. As a fervent devotee of black metal, Reeder is captivated by its dark, atmospheric, and often unorthodox soundscapes.