Darkthrone It Beckons Us All CD (Jewel Case, 2024, Peaceville)

It Beckons Us All is the twentieth album from the Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone.

With a rich history of sonic exploration spanning over 35 years and an unending wellspring of creativity, Darkthrone, Norway's musical stalwarts, unleash their twentieth offering: 'It Beckons Us All'. This epic seven-track studio masterpiece delves into classic riffs and vintage metal sounds, showcasing the enduring partnership of Fenriz & Nocturno Culto.

Following the acclaimed 'Astral Fortress' album of 2022, 'It Beckons Us All' presents a refined, daring, and diverse collection of timeless metal anthems. From melodic passages to somber atmospheres and the trademark blackened dirges, Darkthrone's signature riffing nods to influences like Celtic Frost, crafting a captivating musical journey.

Recorded at Chaka Khan Studios in Norway and mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door, the album's artwork is skillfully crafted by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak. Darkthrone's storied career began with the atmospheric death metal debut 'Soulside Journey' in 1991, followed swiftly by the seminal 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky', marking their pivot towards black metal. Over the years, the band has traversed various sub-genres of metal and punk, culminating in 'It Beckons Us All', a testament to their evolving musical prowess.

Recommended if you like: Celtic Frost, Mayhem, Marduk, Satyricon, Enslaved, Gorgoroth, Taake, Abbath, Behemoth, Dark Funeral, Drudkh, Dissection, Morbid Angel

Artist: Darkthrone
Title: It Beckons Us All
Label: Peaceville
Cat #: CDVILEF1103
Release Year: 2024
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel case

Tracklist:
1. Howling Primitive Colonies
2. Eon 3
3. Black Dawn Affiliation
4. And In That Moment I Knew The Answer
5. The Bird People Of Nordland
6. The Heavy Hand
7. The Lone Pines Of The Lost Planet