CD Darkthrone – NWOBHM – New Wave Of Black Heavy Metal

Experience the transition of a legend. Released in 2007 via Peaceville and Tyrant Syndicate, NWOBHM (New Wave of Black Heavy Metal) is a pivotal EP from the Norwegian black metal masters, Darkthrone. Serving as a precursor to their F.O.A.D. album, this release captures Fenriz and Nocturno Culto as they fuse their black metal roots with the raw grit of punk and traditional heavy metal.

The title is a clever nod to the "New Wave of British Heavy Metal," signaling Darkthrone's shift away from the "Unholy Trinity" era toward a "Black-n-Roll" sound. This CD edition is an essential collector’s item, featuring exclusive recordings and oddities that showcase the band's evolution into a more dissonant, rock-influenced beast.

Key features of this CD release:

• "Wisdom of the Dead": An alternate recording unique to this CD, featuring sweeping riffs and "bastardized" dissonance.
• "Hedinger Fra Helvete": An exclusive track known for its echoed "vokillz" and sorrowful, atmospheric finale.
• "Canadian Metal": An alternate vocal mix providing a different perspective on the F.O.A.D.-era classic.
• "Bad Attitude": A raw cover of the punk band Testors, highlighting the band’s 80s punk influences.

Whether you are a completist or a newcomer to Darkthrone’s punk-influenced years, this EP is a definitive "taster" of the band's mid-2000s creative rebirth.