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Av Norrøn Ætt, HELHEIM`s second album released in 1997 basically continues where the band left off with their predecessor. All the elements present on Jormundgand are part of their sound again – only intensified and more proficient. Thus, Av Norrøn Ætt features more chaotic Black Metal, more pronounced folk and Viking influences, and an even grander epic scope. Only the high-pitched screaming vocals are gone and have been replaced by grim croaking. The album is intense and ambitious, with long, complex tracks that showcase intricate arrangements. Its title track especially stands out as a fusion of Black Metal, Viking music, and even prog-rock influences. Often compared to early ENSLAVED, particularly their Eld album from the same year, Av Norrøn Ætt represents a peak of creativity for HELHEIM. It remains their most ambitious work and a unique, unmatched moment in their discography. Av Norrøn Ætt truly ranks among the masterpieces of Norwegian Black Metal.

The LP comes with a hugh 24-page 12” booklet including the interview and many never before-seen pictures.
An A2 poster will be added to every vinyl too.

Transparent wheat marble vinyl

NORDIC METAL

HELHEIM, founded in Bergen, Norway in 1992 were eager to establish themselves in the Norwegian Black Metal scene and released their first demo in 1993. Heavily influenced by BATHORY and including a cover of VENOM`s “Countess Bathory” to pay tribute to one of their foremost influences, the first demo, while being an interesting document of the time and showing potential, still lacked the depth and ambition of their later work.

Their second demo entitled Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr and released in 1994 marked a major leap in style and quality. With a for a demo unusually long playing time of nearly 50 minutes, HELHEIM`s second effort saw the horde introducing female vocals, folk and Viking elements and even trumpets. Obviously influenced by compatriots ENSLAVED, it featured non-linear compositions and a unique sound. This demo is considered a landmark in Norwegian Metal and far surpasses the typical expectations of a demo release. It`s with Niðr Ok Norðr Liggr Helvegr that HELHEIM found their sound and catapulted themselves to the forefront of Norwegian Black Metal.

Remastered from the original DATs by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony.

A long and detailed new interview about the time from 1992-1997 was conducted with the band exclusively for these current reissues.
The jewel-case CD comes with a 20-page booklet including the interview and many never before-seen pictures.

For the 30th anniversary we are proud to present you this special edition of HELHEIMs classic debut-album Jormundgand in various formats.

In 1995, only one year after their second demo, HELHEIM’s eponymous debut album Jormundgand made its appearance.
Marked by its nearly eight-minute title track, it immediately establishes a powerful presence with sharp drums, piercing guitars, intense musicianship, and a distinct vocal performance reminiscent of early screams of Count Grishnackh. The track “Jormundgand” stands as a defining moment in Black Metal, encapsulating the band’s epic style and Norwegian roots. However, it’s the consistent quality and cohesion of the entire album that truly cements its legendary status. Although musically and thematically still drawing inspiration from early ENSLAVED “Jormundgand” is far from being a carbon copy of said band.
Even thirty years after its release, “Jormundgand” retains its raw power and enduring energy, solidifying its place as a classic in the Black Metal genre.

Recorded in the legendary Grieghallen Studio, this album is still a living witness of a time full of awakening, rebellion, creativity and nordic coldness.
A truly timeless creation released exactly 30 years ago and which has lost none of its hseer power nor energy.

In 1993, in the midst of the second wave`s heyday, when numerous classic albums saw the light of day and many a blaze ignited the northern sky, GEHENNA were brought forth in Stavanger, Norway`s fourth largest city.
In the course of the same year their efforts resulted in their first and only demo Black Seared Heart which was released by the band on tape in very limited quantities.
The demo comprises 7 songs of which 3 are instrumentals serving as intro and outros respectively.
Although the demo reveals the members` at the time limited capabilites as musicians, it`s, by and large, a very enjoyable  first recording with lasting qualities. The sound is leagues above the average demo production since Black Seared Heart was recorded in a studio.
The moody songs – for the most part played in moderate tempo – are written in a way that reveals GEHENNA as talented songwriters even at this early stage.
Notably, the keyboards, whose remarkable melodies would go on to become one of the band`s trademarks were already present on the demo.

As an added bonus the rerelease of Black Seared Heart comes with an instrumental, a song recorded at the rehearsal-room and most importantly a  studio recording-session that was aborted before completion that was supposed to result in the band`s first EP First Spell.

The songs were completely new remastered by Patrick W. Engel at the Temple of Disharmony to ensure the best possible sound for this timeless Black Metal classic.

Luxurious hardcover digibook-CD.
It contains the new interview and many never before-seen pictures spread over a 28 pages booklet.

The LP comes with a 12-page 10” booklet including the interview and never before-seen pictures.
An A2 poster will be added to every vinyl too.

250 x white vinyl

Darkness Shall Rise Productions are proud to continue its reissue campaign by rereleasing the band`s only demo for the very first time on LP, CD and tape. The track “Autopoema” recorded at the same time as the other songs but not included on the original demo makes its first appearance as a bonus.

Although based out of Trondheim, Norway and entering the scene exactly when (Norwegian) Black Metal reached its popular peak after having garnered – besides brilliant music – worldwide notoriety for various criminal activities like arson and murder, THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL set out to tread an entirely different path. As one of the first bands which dared to blend Doom Metal`s heaviness with ethereal female vocals and progressive influences – a formula that countless bands would go on to embrace globally – the young Norwegians set themselves apart and carved out their own unique niche from the very start.

5 units made, hand numbered

Official reissue in limited edition LP of the legendary EP originally released in 1997 with restored layout and remastered audio, specifically for LP. A masterpiece made of epic songs, furious harsh vocals, tight drumming and a strong romanticism which built the very essence of 90’s Black Metal.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT and thick professionally printed thick INSERT

Here is presented the first proper reissue of the 1994 legendary debut release of Zephyrous, “Entrance And Wandering On The Seven Zones”. This cult Black Metal demo from Greece, officially licensed by Adipocere Records, is now available for the first time with remastered sound and restored layout.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT and thick professionally printed thick INSERT.

Official reissue of Enthroned’s debut full-length from 1995. Enthroned celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Prophecies Of Pagan Fire” that immediately became a classic and a true cult of 90’s Black Metal and considered a milestone of the genre.

Remastered audio and fully restored layout for this special edition!

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with GOLD FLOOD, GOLD PANTONE, UV SPOT and thick professionally printed thick INSERT with GOLD PANTONE.

Here are the first official reissues of this LLN series, Amaka Hahina debut full-length “Aheah Saergathan!”, originally released in 2002 and “Demetria”, from 2001. Lord Beleth’Rim, main member in the projects like Torgeist and Vermeth, composed these creepy and disturbing Dark Ambient masterpieces with organ monochord sequences adding tormented whispers on top of them.

Disturbing records for disturbed minds! Totally remastered and with restored layout.

Demetria includes a never released bonus track.

4 panel digipack CD with inside out cardboard + razor blade.

Here are the first official reissues of this LLN series, Amaka Hahina debut full-length “Aheah Saergathan!”, originally released in 2002 and “Demetria”, from 2001. Lord Beleth’Rim, main member in the projects like Torgeist and Vermeth, composed these creepy and disturbing Dark Ambient masterpieces with organ monochord sequences adding tormented whispers on top of them. Disturbing records for disturbed minds!

classic full-length from 1996 composed by Schaliach, a legendary Melodic Death / Doom Metal band from Norway. The flawless melodies of this masterpiece consecrated this album among the best of the genre. Sold out and impossible to find for decades, ASRAR presents this reissue on LP and CD, with a totally restored layout, based on the original, and remastered sound for the best experience ever.

180gr LP, 3.5mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT and thick professionally printed thick INSERT.