SINGLE VINYL EDITION OF DODHEIMSGARD’S 1999 MASTERCLASS OF
BOUNDARY-PUSHING EXPERIMENTAL BLACK METAL.
To fans of black metal, Dodheimsgard 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 Dodheimsgard’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 infuential 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
