Darkthrone

Darkthrone
Darkthrone
Background information
AKA	Black Death
Origin	Kolbotn, Norway
Genres	Death metal (early), black metal, crust punk, speed metal (later)
Years active	1986-1987 (as Black Death); 1987-present
Labels	Peaceville, Moonfog
Associated acts	Sarke, Valhall, Gift of Gods, Satyricon, Dødheimsgard, Isengard, Fuck You All, Fenriz' Red Planet, Neptune Towers, Storm
Website	Facebook page
Members
	Fenriz; Nocturno Culto
Past members
	Zephyrous; Dag Nilsen; Anders Risberget

Darkthrone is a Norwegian heavy metal band. They formed in 1986 as a death metal band under the name Black Death.^[1]^[2] In 1991, the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory^[3] and Celtic Frost^[3] and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums—A Blaze in the Northern Sky, Under a Funeral Moon and Transilvanian Hunger (sometimes dubbed the "Unholy Trinity")^[4]^[5]—are considered the peak of the band's career^[6] and to be among the most influential albums in the genre. For most of this time, Darkthrone has been a duo of Nocturno Culto and Fenriz, who have sought to remain outside the music mainstream.^[7] Since 2006, their work has strayed from the traditional black metal style and incorporated more elements of traditional heavy metal, speed metal and punk rock, being likened to Motörhead.^[7]

Discography

Under Beskyttelse av Mørke (2005) outtakes from the Under a Funeral Moon rehearsal sessions; released only in Japan.
Too Old, Too Cold (2006) outtakes from The Cult Is Alive recording sessions.
Forebyggende Krig (single, 2006)
NWOBHM (2007) outtakes from the F.O.A.D. recording sessions.
Peaceville Presents... Darkthrone (2013)^[8]

Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone (1998) tribute album featuring eight Norwegian bands.
The Next Thousand Years Are Ours (1999) tribute album featuring fourteen bands and a multimedia disc.
Preparing for War (2000) compilation of songs from 1988–1994; re-released in 2005 with a bonus CD of demos and a DVD.
Frostland Tapes (2008) compilation containing the band's early demos (Land of Frost, A New Dimension, Thulcandra, Cromlech), the original instrumental version of Goatlord, and a recording of a concert in Denmark.
Sempiternal Past – The Darkthrone Demos (2011) re-mastered versions of Darkthrone's demos (including bonus tracks).
Introducing Darkthrone (2013) eighteen song album containing Darkthrone songs from past albums and singles.
Black Death and Beyond (2014) compilation released as a vinyl box set and book

Nocturno Culto (Ted Skjellum) – Vocals, Guitars (1988-present), Bass (1992-present)
Fenriz (Gylve Fenris Nagell) – Drums, Additional vocals () (1987-present), Bass, Additional guitar (1993-present)

Aura Noir – Fenriz has recorded vocals and written lyrics for the band, and two Aura Noir members have done the same for Darkthrone.
Burzum – the albums Transilvanian Hunger and Panzerfaust feature lyrics by Varg Vikernes.
Dødheimsgard – Fenriz (bass guitar on first album), 1995.
Isengard – solo project of Fenriz, 1989–1995.
Neptune Towers – solo project of Fenriz, 1993–1995.
Sarke – Nocturno Culto (vocals)
Satyricon – Nocturno Culto has recorded and performed with the band.
Storm – Fenriz, 1995.
Valhall – Fenriz, 1987–1989, 1993–2000.