UPC: 801056724434
Label: PEACEVILLE
Format: CD
Release Date: May 30, 2025
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DODHEIMSGARDS 1999 MASTERCLASS OF BOUNDARY-PUSHING EXPERIMENTAL BLACK METAL.

To fans of black metal, Ddheimsgard 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, as displayed on their recent magnum opus, Black Medium Current.

Following the Kronet til Konge & Monumental Possession opuses, there was a shift in direction as demonstrated on 1998s Satanic Art EP & by Ddheimsgards third album, 666 International, Vicotnik had taken over a lot of the writing duties, with DHGs style becoming more technical yet ferocious black metal, with strong experimental ideas & industrial elements. Vicotniks riffs were inspired by cult bands such as Thorns & perfectly entwined with Aldrahns 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 influential masterpiece of avant-garde metal by many since its release in 1999.

TRACK LIST:

1. Shiva Interfere
2. Ion Storm
3. Carpet Bombing
4. Regno Potiri
5. Final Conquest
6. Logic
7. Sonar Bliss
8. Magic
9. Completion
10. Hidden Track ( Bonus Track )
11. Haemorrhage Era One Reconstructed ( Bonus Track )
12. Proton Navigator ( Bonus Track )