DARKTHRONE - A night of unholy Black metal live in Norway and Finland 91 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Limited Edition 500 copies

Darkthrone's "A Night of Unholy Black Metal Live in Norway and Finland 91" captures the band's raw essence during black metal's formative years. The album features blistering live recordings from Norway and Finland, including unreleased tracks. While acknowledging the controversies surrounding early black metal, the album showcases Darkthrone's historical significance. For black metal lovers, this vinyl release is a dark and thrilling time capsule.

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"A Night of Unholy Black Metal Live in Norway and Finland 91." Album Description:

Darkthrone, the Norwegian duo at the forefront of the black metal scene, unleashed a limited edition vinyl experience for fans: "A Night of Unholy Black Metal Live in Norway and Finland 91." This collector's item isn't just a record; it's a time capsule transporting listeners to the heart of the early 1990s black metal movement.

In 1991, black metal was a burgeoning genre. Pioneered by bands like Bathory and Celtic Frost, it reveled in a raw, anti-Christian soundscape. Darkthrone, having started in death metal, fully embraced this new direction. Their early black metal albums, particularly "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" (1992) and "Under a Funeral Moon" (1993), are considered genre classics, lauded for their stripped-down aggression and atmosphere.

"A Night of Unholy Black Metal" taps into this very essence. Side A features a live performance from Oslo, Norway in 1996. Fenriz, the band's drummer and sole remaining original member, lays down a foundation of primal fury. Nocturno Culto, the vocalist and guitarist, shrieks with an otherworldly intensity. The raw production allows the instruments to meld into a wall of sound, punctuated by moments of chilling clarity.

The flip side transports listeners back five years to a 1991 Finnish concert. This recording offers a glimpse into Darkthrone before they became legends. The same ferocious energy is present, but there's also a sense of youthful exploration. The inclusion of unreleased tracks like "Life" and "No Name" adds a layer of historical intrigue for die-hard fans.

It's important to acknowledge the controversies surrounding early black metal. Some members of the scene were involved in church burnings and violence. While Darkthrone never directly participated in such acts, their music undoubtedly contributed to the movement's atmosphere of rebellion.

Description & Collectors Information:

Rare Limited Edition of 500 copes of Darkthrone's Night of Unholy Black Metal, recorded live in Oslo and Finland

Two of these songs have never been released.

See the photo two on this page to see the actual hand-numbered serial number

Music Genre:

Black / Death Metal 

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram 

Year & Country:

Side A recorded during a one off gig in Oslo, Norway on 6th April 1996
Side B recorded recorded live Finland 4 May 1991  
Track Listing of: "Night of unholy Black metal"

The Songs/tracks on "Night of unholy Black metal" are

    Side One:
  • Intro
  • Under a Funeral Moon
  • Blackwinged
  • Transylvanian Hunger
  • In the Shadow of the Horns
    Side Two:
  • Paragon Belial
  • Ablase in the Northern Sky
  • Life (unreleased song)
  • No Name (unreleased song)
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  Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band that was formed in 1986 by Gylve Nagell and Ivar Enger. The band has been a significant contributor to the black metal genre and has played an important role in shaping its development. Throughout their long and storied career, Darkthrone has released a number of critically acclaimed albums, and their music has had a profound impact on the metal scene.

  One of the most notable aspects of Darkthrone's music is its raw and primitive sound. This is a deliberate choice on the part of the band, as they have always been committed to maintaining an authentic and uncompromising approach to their music. The band's early albums, such as "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" and "Under a Funeral Moon," are regarded as classics of the black metal genre, and their sound was a major influence on many other bands that came after them.

  Over the years, Darkthrone has continued to evolve and experiment with different styles and sounds. While their early albums were characterized by a fierce and aggressive approach, the band has also incorporated elements of doom metal, punk, and even traditional heavy metal into their music. This willingness to explore new territory and push the boundaries of the genre has made Darkthrone one of the most innovative and forward-thinking bands in the black metal scene.

  Despite their many accomplishments and contributions to the metal scene, Darkthrone has also been a controversial band throughout their career. The band's early association with the Norwegian black metal scene, which was notorious for its extreme views and violent actions, has led to accusations of fascism and racism being leveled against the band. However, the members of Darkthrone have always denied these claims and have maintained that their music is intended as an expression of rebellion and defiance, rather than a statement of political ideology.