Circle the Wagons

Darkthrone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Peaceville UK
• ASIN: B0036WL332
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,823 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2010 release from the Norwegian Black Metal band. Darkthrone are a legendary name in Metal, inspiring countless bands throughout the years as one of the leaders of the Scandinavian Black Metal movement in the early '90s. From their Thrash and Death beginnings to their ascension to the pantheon of Black Metal greats, Darkthrone have always refused to stand still. They continue to embrace and explore their roots and capture the real spirit of sonic greatness on Circle The Wagons, recorded by the band themselves at Necrohell II studios. Darkthrone sail against the tides of trend and disposable Metal; uncompromising and defiant as ever.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Circle the Wagons, April 6, 2010

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S. Zoller "drop acid not bombs" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Circle the Wagons (Audio CD)

The mighty Darkthrone once again deliver the metal goods in spades. No compromise, no mercy--100% METAL.

From the onset of the album opener 'Those Treasures Will Never Befall You,' it is evident that Darkthrone have all but shed the trappings of 'black' metal. Instead, the album brandishes a variety of traditional metal stylings, which pay homage to the metal greats of yore, while at the same time retaining the signature Darkthrone attitude and sound.

Fenriz has employed even more clean vocals this time around, most evident on the title track and 'Those Treasures Will Never Befall You.' They are used sparingly and tastefully though--they add to the epic feel of said tracks and reference the approach of Manilla Road. The few solos throughout C.T.W. are among the finest Darkthrone have ever recorded, especially on the brilliant 'Running For Borders,' played over a monstrous Sabbathian riff. And speaking of riffs, C.T.W. is a guaranteed head-banger.

The production is also top notch, and very much the same as it has been on F.O.A.D. and Dark Thrones & Black Flags; a very organic, live sound which balances all instruments/vocals in the mix while maintaining a raw edge. C.T.W. also demonstrates an important lesson which many metal bands have forgotten, which is how to write metal songs which actually rock. For those looking for familiar, orthodox black metal--look elsewhere. Darkthrone are operating on a level above and beyond any scene or stylistic pigeonhole.

Also, bravo to Dennis Dread for the awesome album artwork.

Highlights: Running For Borders, Stylized Corpse, Black Mountain Totem

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Roots of Black Metal, February 8, 2011

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Julian The Apostate - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Circle The Wagons (MP3 Download)

Most people tend to forget that bands like Venom are the main reason thrash and black metal both exist. The last few Darkthrone albums have captured that early 80's sound. If you like metal you most likely will enjoy this record. For fans of Motorhead, Venom, Slayer.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars always changing /great riffing true black metal, August 27, 2010

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P. Tonglet "patrick the red" (new orleans,louisiana.U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Circle the Wagons (Audio CD)

this album is great because of the riffs lyrics drums ect. living in Norway definetly helps keep the great new and fresh riffs and ideas flowing not like some of the other recycled repeated garbage i have heard before. longtime fan keep the true Norwegian black metal comeing!!!