Bathory - Under The Sign of The Black Mark CD (Jewel Case, 1986, Black Mark Productions)

Bathory – Under the Sign of the Black Mark CD is a landmark release in the history of extreme metal and one of the most influential albums ever recorded in this genre. Originally released in 1987, this third studio album by Swedish pioneers Bathory is widely regarded as a foundational work of the black metal genre and a crucial blueprint for the later Norwegian black metal movement.

Under the Sign of the Black Mark captures Bathory at their most raw, dark, and uncompromising, blending feral aggression with ominous atmosphere and sinister melody. The album pushed beyond the band’s early first-wave black metal roots, introducing epic structures, darker tonal depth, and lyrical themes steeped in death, occultism, and emerging Norse mythology. Essential tracks such as “Massacre,” “Woman of Dark Desires,” “Call from the Grave,” and “Enter the Eternal Fire” have become genre-defining anthems, cited by countless musicians as direct influences.

Led by the visionary Quorthon, Bathory forged a sound that was primitive yet visionary, setting new standards for extremity, authenticity, and artistic independence. The album’s stark production, chilling vocals, and relentless riffing helped establish the cold, hostile aesthetic that would later define black metal worldwide. Frequently appearing on “greatest metal albums of all time” lists, Under the Sign of the Black Mark remains an essential cornerstone of extreme music history.

This CD edition is presented in a classic jewel case, making it a must-have for collectors, long-time fans, and anyone exploring the roots of black metal, extreme metal, and underground heavy music. A vital addition to any serious metal collection.

Experience the groundbreaking sound that influenced countless bands and shaped the future of black metal with this timeless masterpiece. Essential for collectors and fans of extreme metal history.

Recommended if you like: Immortal, Darkthrone, Carpathian Forest, Satyricon, Emperor, Celtic Frost, Gorgoroth, Marduk, Impaled Nazarene, Venom, Mayhem

Artist: Bathory
Title: Under The Sign of The Black Mark
Label: Black Mark Production
Cat #: BMCD666-3
Release Year: 1986 / 2002
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & Factory Sealed

Tracklist:
1. Nocturnal Obeisance
2. Massacre
3. Woman of Dark Desires
4. Call From the Grave
5. Equimanthorn
6. Enter the Eternal Fire
7. Chariots of Fire
8. 13 Candles
9. Of Doom
10. Outro