Panzerfaust’, Darkthrone’s fifth album was originally released in 1995 on theNorwegian label, Moonfog (the label previously owned by Satyr of Satyricon). Thealbum was recorded similarly to their previous release, ‘Transilvanian Hunger’, in that itwas written & recorded solely by Fenriz at his home ‘Necrohell’ studio, with NocturnoCulto later adding vocals.’Panzerfaust’ was largely inspired by the works of Celtic Frost, a long-time favourite ofthe Darkthrone members & also included songs in the Bathory style, a follow-on to thefaster tempo of the tracks featured on ‘Transilvanian Hunger’. ‘Panzerfaust’ is alsonotable for including some of the most raw & primal vocals in black metal -completely well suited to the music on display & the misanthropic nature of the bandat the time. With its feast of Frost-fuelled riffing, ‘Panzerfaust’ is rightly hailed one ofTHE classic Darkthrone black metal albums, whilst also featuring lyrics written byVarg Vikernes.
