Release Date: 10 March 2014
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056849519
Genres: Rock
Release Date: 18 August 2023
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056732521
Genres: Rock
Description
Split release from two of the titans of the Norwegian black metal world. Presented on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl.
Originally formed in 1989 by mastermind Snorre Ruch, Marius Vold, and Bård Faust (Emperor), Norwegian band Thorns has inspired a great number of acts such as Satyricon, Mayhem, Dissection, and Emperor, mainly due to Snorre's highly influential style of playing and creating riffs on the early Thorns demo tapes. So impressed was Euronymous of Mayhem, that Snorre became second guitarist in the band for a while and his riffs were used in classic Mayhem tracks.
'Thorns Vs Emperor' was the first release after Snorre emerged from an 8 year prison stretch, and saw light of day in 1999. It had been discussed with Samoth of Emperor during this time that the 2 bands could release something together, and later Satyr of Satyricon became involved to make the project happen, also lending his vocals to the Thorns tracks on offer here.
The Thorns part of this release mainly features reworked and re-recorded versions of cult demo tracks which had been swarming the underground for years. The songs were given a new, clean and powerful lease of life with the razor sharp and chilling riffs. New samples and effects were also added to further the dark and strange atmosphere, lending a slight industrial texture to some parts.
Emperor show their wizardry with classical, industrial and electronic renditions of their own - and Thorns - material; a highlight of which is a stellar metallic cover of the Thorns black metal classic, 'Ærie Descent'. This was from a time when Emperor was highly active and one of the leading forces in the metal world.
This edition of Thorns vs Emperor is presented on 180gm heavyweight black vinyl.
Description
CLASSIC 1999 RELEASE FEATURING 2 NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL LEGENDS - INCLUDES RARE BONUS TRACKS.
Originally formed in 1989 by mastermind Snorre Ruch, Marius Vold & Bard Faust (Emperor), Norwegian band "Thorns" has inspired a great number of acts such as "Satyricon", "Mayhem", "Dissection" & "Emperor", mainly due to Snorre's highly influential style of playing & creating riffs on the early "Thorns" demo tapes. So impressed was Euronymous of "Mayhem", that Snorre became second guitarist in the band for a while & his riffs were used in classic "Mayhem" tracks.
'Thorns Vs Emperor' was originally released in 1999 & was the first official output from Snorre, besides the early cult "Thorns" demo material & rehearsal recordings. It had previously been discussed with Samoth of metal titans "Emperor" that the 2 bands could release something together as a collaboration & later Satyr of "Satyricon" became involved to make the project happen, also lending his vocals to the "Thorns" tracks on offer here.
The "Thorns" part of this disc features reworked & re-recorded versions of the aforementioned demo tracks, which had been swarming the underground for years. The songs were given a new, clean & powerful lease of life with the razor sharp & chilling riffs. New samples & effects were also added to further the dark & strange atmosphere, lending a slight industrial texture to some parts.
"Emperor" show their wizardry with classical, industrial & electronic renditions of their own & "Thorns", a highlight of which is a stellar metallic cover of the "Thorns" black metal classic, 'AErie Descent'. This was from a time when "Emperor" was highly active & one of the leading forces in the metal world.
This edition of 'Thorns Vs Emperor' includes 3 bonus tracks. The first song is a rare version of Thorns' 'You That Mingle May' with Satyr & Fenriz of "Darkthrone" on vocals. Also included are 2 pre-production versions of the "Thorns" songs 'AErie Descent' & 'The Discipline Of Earth'.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Candlemass
Fleurety
Valkyrja
Mayhem
New Skeletal Faces
Doedsmaghird
Godkiller
Darkthrone
Wigwam
Wigwam
Steve Hackett
Paul Thorn
Cynic
Cynic
Greg Freeman
The Armory Show
