Dodheimsgard - 666 International

Single - 140g - 33rpm - Black - SINGLE VINYL EDITION OF DODHEIMSGARD'S 1999 MASTERCLASS OF BOUNDARY-PUSHING EXPERIMENTAL BLACK METAL - To fans of black metal, Dødheimsgard 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, evident in the band's recent magnum opus, 'Black Medium Current'. - Following the 'Kronet til Konge' & 'Monumental Possession' albums, there was a shift in direction as demonstrated on 1998's 'Satanic Art' EP & by Dødheimsgard's third album, '666 International', Vicotnik had taken over a lot of the writing duties, with DHG's style becoming more technical yet ferocious black metal, with strong experimental ideas & industrial elements. Vicotnik's riffs were inspired by cult bands such as Thorns & perfectly entwined with Aldrahn's 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. - This edition of ‘666 International’ is presented on black vinyl in single sleeve, retaining the original cover artwork & contains lyrics.