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Darkthrone and Moonfog Productions have become
two of the most important entities in the entire black metal scene and
"Plaguewielder", the new album from Darkthrone, is probably the most
anticipated release in a long time among fans of Norwegian black metal. The
atmosphere of the new album is as cold, grim and dark as ever but I am very
glad that the production doesn't sound like it did on the band's early
albums "Soulside Journey" and "A Blaze In The Northern Sky". I know this
is a legendary album but the sound is nothing else but horrible. A lot of
people will be surprised when hearing the new album because Fenriz and
Nocturno Culto don't sound exactly like they used to. This time they have
decided to give their old sound a polish and introduce more of a traditional
metal sound which is a step in the right direction to my ears.
"Plaguewielder" is probably the most complex and unusual Darkthrone album so
far but don't go nuts over this. The spirit of black metal still lives within
these Norwegian souls as you will see when you have a look at the lyrics (if
you can hear what they're "singing" then you are a very strange human
being...). This is a very good album but I am still not a diehard fan of the
band but I am slowly getting
there.
| Tracklist |
1. Weakling Avenger 2. Raining Murder 3. Sin Origin |
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4. Command 5. I, Voidhanger 6. Wreak |
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