Darkthrone – “Dark Thrones and Black Flags” [Peaceville] … the infamous duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto return to deliver more “tr00” “kvlt” Norwegian Black Metal … well, sort of … this, their 13th album, is more in the tradition of 2007’s F.O.A.D., with heavy Punk and Trad Metal influences, plus it’s likewise graced with Dennis Dread’s artwork … while they may be looking backward as they write these new songs, one thing hasn’t changed: grimy, uneven, low-fi production (depending on your viewpoint, this will either please or frustrate) … overall, it’s okay at face value, with a few memorable tracks to make you raise your fist and chant over a roaring campfire … the title track (8) is an instrumental … FCC OK … Try 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 … 2008Nov04
01. The Winds They Called The Dungeon Shaker
02. Oath Minus
03. Hiking Metal Punks
04. Blacksmith Of The North (Keep That Ancient Fire)
05. Norway In September
06. Grizzly Trade
07. Hanging Out In Haiger
08. Dark Thrones And Black Flags
09. Launchpad To Nothingness
10. Witch Ghetto
Rating : 4.5/5 Maiestrit is not a typical rehash of an early album. It takes something that was old and unnoticed and gives it the attention it des...
Rating: 4.5/5 Griftegård obviously know their chops and if you are into doom metal, this is a release that you won’t want to miss.
Rating: 4.5/5 Where other bands in Kollwitz' neighborhood might be regarded as one-trick ponies, this Norwegian band has something hidden up their ...
Rating: 3.5/5 … This album is a great record to spin when your parents are visiting, when you're trying to put the critters to bed, or when you're i...
Rating: 3/5 … If the songs were a little more refined, diverse and complex, it would go a long way. I'll direct my hope to the next album, for my lo...
Rating: 3.5/5 … Mind over Metal Limerick 32


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