Immortal's fourth winter opus, Blizzard Beasts, introduced a new sound, and new drummer, to the band. The album continues the legacy of the band's freezing cold sound and snow-covered lyrics, but with a new style of production that was unheard of in the earlier work. Blizzard Beasts features a heavier, fuller, and more frigid sound than its predecessors, brought in part by drummer Horgh's contribution. The endless blast beats and ripping guitar chords are nothing new for Immortal, but they have never sounded quite as intense and harsh as they do on Blizzard Beasts. Here it is from start to finish, in all its grimness and horror.
500x galaxy - ultra-clear/silver 12" (180g) in a black poly-lined innerbag, gatefold, full-color on 350g with gloss lamination, all assembled in a PVC overbag.
Reprint, 500x marble (transparent red/black) 12" (140g) in a black poly-lined innersleeve, gatefold jacket printed on 350g carton, coated paper, all assembled in a plastic overbag
Emerging from the shadows in early 2021, the duo of Count Revenant and Anzillu released TWO full-lengths that year: Necuratul and Arrival of the Plague Bearer.
Widely considered one of the first "war metal" albums - if not THE first, actually - BESTIAL WARLUST's debut was a shockingly violent and utterly barbaric slab of black metal that literally had no peer upon its release in 1994.
12" black vinyl (33 rpm) with 4 original tracks + 4 bonus tracks earlier released on EP, split and compilation (Blood Division, Superior Revenge, Deathless Will, Lamb) in deluxe jacket with gloss laminate with double sided insert. Secon pressing: 300 copies worldwide.
Hailing from Belgium, SERPENTS OATH is one of the best new black metal bands. They bring a fresh wind whilst capturing the spirit of 90's Black Metal. Their third album will see them taking this to the next level.
Completed by a plausibly professional production that doesn't negate the raw grit of emotion, NACHTIG's Eisig' Romantik is bound to be the year's saddest black metal record - and one of the most engrossing.