Dodheimsgard - 666 International (25th Anniversary)

PEACEVILLE

£25.63

Cat. no: VILELP1164
Format: LP
Barcode: 801056816412
Release Date: 15 Nov 2024
Genre: Hard Rock and Metal

25th ANNIVERSARY PRESSING OF DODHEIMSGARD'S 1999 MASTERCLASS OF BOUNDARY-PUSHING EXPERIMENTAL BLACK METAL - PRESENTED ON LIMITED RED/BLACK MARBLE VINYL - To fans of black metal, Dodheimsgard need no introduction, being one of the great purveyors of the Norwegian Black Metal creative evolution

The band was formed in 1994 by Aldrahn (Thorns) & Vicotnik (Ved Buens Ende). The early incarnation was that of a raw & at often melodic black metal band, with their debut album also featuring Fenriz of Darkthrone on bass. In recent years, Dodheimsgard has become known for its eclectic musical ventures & poignant mood shifts, with a less chaotic, more considered approach compared to their earliest works.

Following the 'Kronet Til Konge' & 'Monumental Possession' opuses, there was a shift in direction as demonstrated on 1998's 'Satanic Art' EP & by Dodheimsgard's third album, '666 International', Vicotnik had taken over a lot of the writing duties, with DHG's style becoming more technical yet ferocious black metal, with strong experimental ideas & industrial elements. Vicotnik's riffs were inspired by cult bands such as Thorns & perfectly entwined with Aldrahn's delightfully twisted lyrics & immense vocals to create something truly unique. In its '666 International' incarnation, DHG (as they were later to be known) featured a line-up of well-respected Norwegian musicians including Czral (Aura Noir, Ved Buens Ends, Virus), Apollyon (Aura Noir, Immortal), plus Mr Magic Logic (Fleurety) on keyboards, as the album was constructed over a period of time. All in all, '666 International' is rightly regarded as a highly infuential masterpiece of avant-garde metal by many since its release in 1999. This edition of '666 International' marks the album's 25th anniversary & is presented on limited red/black marble vinyl.

Tracks: Shiva Interfere ( 09:10 ) / Ion Storm ( 04:20 ) / Magic ( 01:42 ) / Regno Potiri ( 10:19 ) / Carpet Bombing ( 02:25 ) / Final Conquest ( 05:59 ) / Logic ( 00:59 ) / Sonar Bliss ( 07:39 ) / Completion ( 06:28 ) / Outro ( 01:29 )