is compiling Darkthrone's first four early demos from the years 1988-1989 ("Land of frost", "A new dimension", "Thulcandra") and will be releasing them as a restored/remastered 2LP set under the title "Sempiternal past". The official release date is November 14.
Fenriz has selected Uppsala hardcore thrashers Obnoxious Youth as his band of the week: http://www.myspace.com/officialDarkthrone/blog/544502897
Personally, I'm not so into this style, but in no way can I deny that they excel at it.
Fenriz has selected excellent Norwegian noiserockers Mindy Misty as his band of the week: http://www.myspace.com/officialDarkthrone/blog/543813880
I tend to enjoy most of his picks, but this one will even appeal to non-metal folks.
With the current mass exodus from Myspace, Fenriz of Darkthrone has moved his much-valued "band of the week" blog to its own website: http://www.bandoftheweek.net/
Not all the acts he selects are Scandinavian, but if you're into organic-sounding heavy rock/metal, you can't go wrong with his recommendations.
Darkthrone has announced the winners of their fan-created cover art contest for the reissues of "Goatlord" and "Ravishing grimness": http://www.peaceville.com/Darkthrone/
harold | Mon, Feb 6th, 2012 22:42:51