{"product_id":"dodheimsgard-666-international","title":"Dodheimsgard - 666 International","description":"\u003cp\u003eSINGLE VINYL EDITION OF DODHEIMSGARD'S 1999 MASTERCLASS OF \u003cbr\u003eBOUNDARY-PUSHING EXPERIMENTAL BLACK METAL.\u003cbr\u003eTo fans of black metal, Dodheimsgard need no introduction, being one of the \u003cbr\u003egreat purveyors of the Norwegian Black Metal creative evolution\u003cbr\u003eThe band was formed in 1994 by Aldrahn (Thorns) \u0026amp; Vicotnik (Ved Buens Ende).\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cbr\u003eearly incarnation was that of a raw \u0026amp; at often melodic black metal band, with their \u003cbr\u003edebut album also featuring Fenriz of Darkthrone on bass.\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, \u003cbr\u003eDodheimsgard has become known for its eclectic musical ventures \u0026amp; poignant mood \u003cbr\u003eshifts, with a less chaotic, more considered approach compared to their earliest \u003cbr\u003eworks, evident in the band's recent magnum opus, 'Black Medium Current'.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the 'Kronet Til Konge' \u0026amp; 'Monumental Possession' albums, there was a shift \u003cbr\u003ein direction as demonstrated on 1998's 'Satanic Art' EP \u0026amp; by Dodheimsgard's third \u003cbr\u003ealbum, '666 International', Vicotnik had taken over a lot of the writing duties, with \u003cbr\u003eDHG's style becoming more technical yet ferocious black metal, with strong \u003cbr\u003eexperimental ideas \u0026amp; industrial elements.\u003cbr\u003eVicotnik's riffs were inspired by cult bands \u003cbr\u003esuch as Thorns \u0026amp; perfectly entwined with Aldrahn's delightfully twisted lyrics \u0026amp; \u003cbr\u003eimmense vocals to create something truly unique.\u003cbr\u003eIn its '666 International' incarnation, \u003cbr\u003eDHG (as they were later to be known) featured a line-up of well-respected Norwegian \u003cbr\u003emusicians including Czral (Aura Noir, Ved Buens Ends, Virus), Apollyon (Aura Noir, \u003cbr\u003eImmortal), plus Mr Magic Logic (Fleurety) on keyboards, as the album was \u003cbr\u003econstructed over a period of time.\u003cbr\u003eAll in all, '666 International' is rightly regarded as a \u003cbr\u003ehighly infuential masterpiece of avant-garde metal by many since its release in 1999.\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of '666 International' is presented on black vinyl in single sleeve, retaining \u003cbr\u003ethe original cover artwork \u0026amp; contains lyrics\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEACEVILLE","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":53206597304647,"sku":"TRI-62688","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53206600778055,"sku":"TRI-62689","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/225a41590a4af1d32c76feac26d5fb67_bdc764f0-3a32-4f2b-84fe-0fbae2656d35.jpg?v=1769373667","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/dodheimsgard-666-international","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}