Panzerfaust

Darkthrone

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 21, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The End Records
• ASIN: B000E1XOBW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,254 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

BlackMetal.com

"Definitely one of the few remaining acts that stayed true to their sound..."

Product Description

'Panzerfaust' starts right where 'Transilvanian Hunger' left off, with a highspeed wall of freezing guitars and obscure, haunting melodies...however, things turn around very quickly on the second track as the Hellhammer/Celtic Frost influences that Fenriz now mentions constantly in every interview come into play. Slowing way, way down, the duo (by this time, of course, Zephyrous had left) painfully grind out abysmal, howling black prayers to the night and its infernal forces using the crushing, sludge-heavy style that Tom G. Warrior made so popular with his agonizing 'Triumph of Death', keeping the atmosphere and aggression intact with simple riff-based songs that are nevertheless incredibly powerful. 'Triumphant Gleam', 'The Hordes of Nebulah', and 'Beholding the Throne of Might' are just massive, monolithic, gouging anthems, as heavy as black metal could ever get, and among this band's best work. The rest of the album is just as good, and that's why so many people put this album on their top ten lists when it comes to favorite black metal releases. Also, Darkthrone's alliance with Burzum did not end with 'Transilvanian Hunger', as Varg Vikernes wrote the lyrics to the sixth song on this album, 'Quintessence' - a track which features what must be Nocturno Culto's most crazed, demonic, and horrifying vocal performance. This album is a classic, enough said.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually 3.5 stars, May 26, 2006

By	Xander Xavier Xymox "Black metal rivethead an... (Frederick Co :() - See all my reviews

I was first introduced to black metal by the more symphonic bands such as Dimmu, and old emperor. I could never understand what people saw in this type of Black metal. One of my friends was always raving about darkthrone so I tried to see what the big deal was about. It didnt click till I heard claws of time off of the ravishing grimmness cd. That song opened my mind up to the cold grim side of black metal. As far as Darkthrones cds go I have only bought this one and under a funeral moon. I would suggest if you are new to darkthrone to start with this cd, since I liked this one before I was able to get into Under the Funeral Moon. Although recently I have been liking Under a funeral moon more. However if you have been exposed to Black metal through new Cradle of filth I suggest you stay away from this band. New Cradle is like MTV poser blackmetal and this is just too extreme for you.
En Vind Av Sorg 10 This song hooked me the second I heard it. It is probably my second favorite Darkthrone song other than Claws of Time.
Triumphant Gleam 6.5 Its not bad but it isnt great either.
The Hordes Of Nebulah 7 This is a pretty good song.
Hans Siste Vinter 8.5 This is repetitive but who cares if it sounds this good. This puts me in a trance. It can go on for 10 minutes for all I care.
Beholding The Throne of Might 5.5 Low point of cd. I havnt been able to get into this one yet.
Quintessence 8 Damn fine song. I didnt like it at first but it grew on me.
Sno Og Granskog (Utferd) 7 This is a keyboard track which is unusual for such a grim band. Sounds dreary and repetive as you would expect. Their are clean norwegian vocals on this song. This is a very haunting conclusion to this cd.
If you are already a true black metal fan than you already have this cd. If not and you want to experiance the cold grim side of Black metal than this isnt a bad choice. Also I heard that A blazin in the northern sky and Transylvanian Hunger are essential. I dont doubt it but I cant recommend them since I havnt heard them yet. Even though I like Darkthrone I would actually suggest that you start with Burzum.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavier Than Any Words Can Describe., November 22, 2006

By	SpacegrassMan (Insane Land of Words & Music) - See all my reviews

I think everyone who likes Darkthrone knows that this is the album that broke away from the sound on classics like their first releases. And there were probably hardcore fanatics of T-Hunger that bashed Darkthrone for abandoning that sound. But man, this is heaviness which ranks up there with Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, and at times it almost sounds doom laden. All these songs are classics. Varg from Burzum wrote the lyrics to the monster track on the album: Quintessence. This is my fav track and as stated in other reviews: yes, Nocturno Culto sounds like he is very pissed off, singing from the depths of hell. If you are into the second half of Darkthrone, the half that became this monster wall of heavy sound, don't miss this classic. Also check out Plague Wielder and Ravishing Grimness. This thing deserves 10 stars instead of 5.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The forgotten Darkthrone album, March 18, 2006

A Kid's Review

When discussions of grim, old-school raw black metal come up, Darkthrone is generally the first to be mentioned. Inevitably, the album titles that follow are those of the "Unholy Trinity": A Blaze in the Northern Sky, Under a Funeral Moon, and Transilvanian Hunger. Sometimes, even their death metal album, Soulside Journey, will come up. But somehow, almost always left out of the list is what I consider to be DT's second best album, Panzerfaust ("Blaze" will always be my favourite.) This album follows the same formula of the previous albums, but has slightly better production. Oh, it is still blisteringly cold, and undeniably Darkthrone, but somehow it is much clearer and believe it or not, it just fits. This album is very mature, compositionally, and Nocturno Culto's vocals are as violently visceral as ever. Of particular note on this album is the track "Quintessence." This track houses by far Nocturno Culto's best vocal performance, ever. He sounds so undeniably tortured, and I mean TORTURED! Not SDBM-like Leviathan or Xasthur tortured, but actually pain-filled. There are some moments where he actually sounds near tears, and he says about as many actual words on this track as he does pain-filled wails. It makes me shiver every time I hear it.

I'd recommend this obviously to all fans of DT, as well as fans of black metal in its rawest, most pure state. There's no CoF to be found here, folks, and that is just how it should be. An excellent album that every metalhead should own.