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Darkthrone

Musical Group
Forfans of black metal, extreme metal, and listeners interested in the evolution of underground norwegian metal.
28 Reviews 14 Definitions 18 Charts
Black Metal Punk Rock

The Profile

Darkthrone is a Norwegian metal duo centered on Fenriz and Nocturno Culto, formed in 1986. They are seminal figures in Norwegian black metal with landmark albums such as A Blaze in the Northern Sky, Transilvanian Hunger and Panzerfaust, and have explored death metal, doom, and retro heavy-metal/punk influences across their career.

Originally formed under the name Black Death; core members are Fenriz and Nocturno Culto. Early albums include Soulside Journey (death-metal era) and later they became central to the Norwegian black metal movement. Arctic Thunder was released through Peaceville (as noted in reviews).

DeBaser reviews show Darkthrone as an influential Norwegian metal duo whose sound moved from death to true Norwegian black metal and later into retro/old-school heavy metal influences. Reviewers highlight landmark albums like Transilvanian Hunger and A Blaze in the Northern Sky while noting stylistic shifts. Opinions vary across the site, from reverent praise to sharp criticism.

Notable Quotes

❝ THEY ARE BACK!
❝ Black Metal is not a genre like the others, it is truth.
❝ All smoke and no fire.
❝ Because Darkthrone is the only light in this eternally black sky dotted with extinguished stars, year 1991 (year of recording).
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