Blizzard Beasts
Immortal · 1997
28 min · 9 tracks · black metal · death metal · thrash metal
Frostbitten riffs and relentless rhythms create an unyielding sonic blizzard that envelops the listener.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts intense, immersive soundscapes dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in January 1997, 'Blizzard Beasts' marked Immortal's fourth studio album, coming just after their critically acclaimed record 'Battles in the North.' At this point, the band had solidified their place in the black metal scene, further developing their signature sound characterized by atmospheric coldness and aggressive instrumentation.
- If you like
- black metal, death metal, thrash metal
Blizzard Beasts is an album by Immortal, released in 1997. Frostbitten riffs and relentless rhythms create an unyielding sonic blizzard that envelops the listener. 'Blizzard Beasts' is notable for its concise songwriting and brutal production, which helped it debut at number 27 on the Norwegian charts. The album's intense sound and icy themes influenced a wave of subsequent black metal bands embracing similar aesthetics and lyrical content. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blizzard Beasts sound like?
Frostbitten riffs and relentless rhythms create an unyielding sonic blizzard that envelops the listener. Rooted in black metal and death metal.
What makes Blizzard Beasts by Immortal notable?
'Blizzard Beasts' is notable for its concise songwriting and brutal production, which helped it debut at number 27 on the Norwegian charts. The album's intense sound and icy themes influenced a wave of subsequent black metal bands embracing similar aesthetics and lyrical content. Released in January 1997, 'Blizzard Beasts' marked Immortal's fourth studio album, coming just after their critically acclaimed record 'Battles in the North.' At this point, the band had solidified their place in the black metal scene, further developing their signature sound characterized by atmospheric coldness and aggressive instrumentation.
Who is Blizzard Beasts for?
Blizzard Beasts works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, intense, immersive soundscapes and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Blizzard Beasts?
Blizzard Beasts has 9 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:00
- 2 Blizzard Beasts Standout 2:49
- 3 Nebular Ravens Winter Standout 4:12
- 4 Suns That Sank Below 2:46
- 5 Battlefields 3:40
- 6 Mountains of Might Standout 6:37
- 7 Noctambulant 2:22
- 8 Winter of the Ages 2:32
- 9 Frostdemonstorm 2:53
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
28 min 56 sec
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