LP – Black Vinyl

The 2008 storm of headbanging metallic anthems from the norwegian legends presented on black vinyl. Darkthrone‘s 14th album, a perfect fusion of blackened rock, metal & punk, was originally released in 2008. Dark Thrones & Black Flags was a continuation of the Darkthrone sound, style & uncompromising attitude witnessed on the acclaimed 2007 album F.O.A.D. and taken to the next level.

Dark Thrones & Black Flags is equal parts Fenriz & Nocturno Culto, as the longstanding duo share song-writing & vocal duties throughout the release and further perfect the art of the riff. A mastery of both composition & pure organic sound is also evident for a celebrated album of stripped-down, dirty metal.

Recorded & produced by the band themselves at Necrohell II studios, Norway, Dark Thrones & Black Flags is an exercise in pushing the conventions of the narrow perception of what should make black metal, becoming more timeless & faithful to its spirit in the process.

Artwork appears courtesy of Dennis Dread, featuring the band’s then-mascot, Mr Necro, used for the trilogy of releases at the time.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. The Winds They Called The Dungeon Shaker ( 03:51 )
2. Death Of All Oaths ( Oath Minus ) ( 04:16 )
3. Hiking Metal Punks ( 03:15 )
4. Blacksmith Of The North ( Keep That Ancient Fire ) ( 03:14 )
5. Norway In September ( 05:47 )

Side 2
1. Grizzly Trade ( 04:17 )
2. Hanging Out In Haiger ( 03:23 )
3. Dark Thrones & Black Flags ( 02:25 )
4. Launchpad To Nothingness ( 04:31 )
5. Witch Ghetto ( 03:54 )