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The style followed very much in the vein of debut, 'Soulside Journey', with a midpaced melodic, yet technical, death metal style. After the full completion of the
tracks, however, Darkthrone's focus shifted towards black metal & a more
primitive style of composition & so the album was shelved, while work
commenced on what was to be the Norwegian black metal milestone, 'A Blaze In
The Northern Sky', which incorporated some parts from the 'Goatlord'
tracks.'Goatlord : Original' contains these cult tracks in their original instrumental
form, recorded in the band's rehearsal space (vocals were added in the mid-90's
before an ofcial release came through Moonfog Productions in 1996), with the
classic line-up of Gylve 'Fenris' Nagell on drums, Ted Skjellum on lead guitar, Ivar
Enger on Rhythm guitar & Dag Nilsen on bass.
Taken from Fenriz's original tape source & transferred/mastered by Patrick Engel
at Temple of Disharmony, this is the pinnacle of Darkthrone's more death/doom
metal- oriented direction before the transition towards black metal infamy.
Featuring intricate arrangements, sombre melodies & a truly distinguishable style
overall, 'Goatlord : Original' represents a band performing well in advance of its
young age
Tracklist
Phantasm
Hearses
Possessed
Below
Blasphemer
Rise
Eclipse
Wings
Wolf
A Blaze In The Northern Sky
Trident