SATYRICON (Norway) - The Shadowthrone (sealed 2XLP copy) (2021 Napalm Records Re-issue on Double Black gatefold vinyl - reverse board material jacket with gloss UV-spot details, includes printed inner sleeves).  When it comes to pivotal moments in the evolution of heavy music, the Norwegian Black Metal scene of the late 80's and early 90's takes some beating for sheer audacity and contrarian verve. 
Most importantly, many of the records released during those tumultuous formative years have become established and undisputed classics in Metal’s illustrious canon, and Satyricon’s extraordinary early works must surely rank among the most revered of all.
Only eight months separate the creation of Dark Medieval Times and its successor, but the second Satyricon album showcased a huge evolutionary leap for its creators. Where the Norwegians’ debut had heralded the arrival of a furious new creative force, The Shadowthrone was an act of consolidation and refinement, as Satyr truly blossomed as a composer of artful extremity. Even in sonic terms, it stood apart from both tradition and trend, deftly encompassing both primitive, earthbound grit and a suffocating sense of otherworldly vastness.  --  Napalm Records – NPR 1014 VINYL