Varathron (GRE) – Walpurgisnacht LP
€26.88
Black Metal
Beginning in the early 1990s, a handful of musicians in Greece established one of the most distinctive and compelling regional sounds associated with the Second Wave of Black Metal. Rotting Christ laid the foundation for this particular sound, and other acts immediately followed suit helping to define the Greek Black Metal sound and bring it to prominence within the international scene. The importance of Varathron’s contribution cannot be overstated. After releasing what is arguably the greatest Greek Black Metal album of all time, 1993’s “His Majesty at the Swamp,” Varathron recorded and released the superb follow-up, “Walpurgisnacht” two years later. Since that time, the overwhelming brilliance of the former has often overshadowed the fact that “Walpurgisnacht” is a classic album in its own right. From the outset, with the opening track, “Tleilaxu (The Unborn Child),” it is clear that “Walpurgisnacht” contains all of the characteristic traits of Greek Black Metal. The riffs are somber and melancholy, yet driven by a sense of mania, often suddenly giving way to slower, majestic passages firmly set in the Hellenic tradition. Reminiscent of the early recordings of Monumentum, on “Walpurgisnacht,” Varathron skillfully weave into the fabric of the album a slightly gothic influence producing an unearthly effect in which transient, morose interludes and subtle keyboard flourishes accentuate the album’s mystical feel.
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|
Brand
Nuclear War Now
Related Products
Black Metal
Re-issue of the groundbreaking debut album
With their groundbreaking debut album, Bethlehem gave name to an entire genre: “Dark Metal”.
Gatefold LP (black vinyl) incl. padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve
In stock
Black Metal
Building upon that grand fortress is a four-song/22-minute mini-album likewise truly titled: The Oath of the Black Wolf. Here, ORGREL have gone a-hunting, their ’90s black metal classicism stalking and striking with a hunger only hinted at previously. Still, fueled by this fire they may be, the Italians across this mini manage to maximize their epic side, with the predecessor’s flat-yet-full soundfield now becoming slightly more chromatic in the process. Lead lines portend dark truths, ever building in tension and then grandeur, but the record’s swift-yet-satisfying runtime reveals the darkest, most intrinsic truth: black metal doesn’t need to “become” anything when it already IS. Hail The Oath of the Black Wolf!
In stock
Black Metal
2022 version by Darker than Black, new layout.
In stock
Black Metal
Two great bands together in a covenant of Black Metal, each one parading its unique approach and both building a strong split, a brilliant release.
In stock
Doom Metal
All copies pressed on a sort of marbled mauve-coloured vinyl, with few colour-variations due to pressing on vinyl leftovers. Comes with a 4-page A5 booklet with Roadburn poster/info.
Live recording from the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, The Netherlands on April 15th 2011.
In stock
Black Metal
A monument of melodic and grandiose Black Metal, to metaphysical paganism and spiritual rebirth, from Nahtrunar’s mastermind.
Last copies, available again.
In stock
Black Metal
The awaited return of the United States Raw Black Metal entity VAMPIRSKA is spearheaded by the unveiling of “Torturous Omens of Blood and Candlewax” re-issued for the first time by INFERNA PROFUNDUS RECORDS.
“Torturous Omens of Blood and Candlewax” is the debut LP of Raw Black Metal entity VAMPIRSKA, who has established itself as a titan among the scene of this Lo-Fi and enchanting style of black metal. Originally released in Autumn 2020, “Torturous Omens of Blood and Candlewax” pushed VAMPIRSKA into the eyes of many after a large release on CS, CD and LP format. Six tracks with a consistent blend of furious, depressive, and elegant melodies carried into existence with punishing drumming.
In stock
Black Metal
Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung is Bethlehem’s third album and like its predecessor, “Dictius Te Necare”, an essential work for the Suicidal/Depressive Black Metal genre.
Gatefold LP (black vinyl) incl. padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve
In stock
In stock
Experimental Black Metal
The early nineties Norwegian black metal demo “Those who caress the pale” (originally released 1994 on cassette format) has had a cult status for many years. After a few re-issues in the distant past now is the time to honor this pioneering material by making it available again on cd and vinyl including bonus tracks and liner notes by all 3 members!
In stock
In stock