The Return
Bathory · 1984
36 min · 10 tracks · black metal · thrash metal · viking metal
Raw and chaotic, this album unleashes a relentless assault of dark melodies and aggressive rhythms.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experiences intense, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in January 1984, 'The Return' was Bathory's sophomore effort, following their self-titled debut in 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the burgeoning black metal scene, showcasing a more refined yet still abrasive sound that would come to define their legacy.
- If you like
- black metal, thrash metal, viking metal
The Return is an album by Bathory, released in 1984. Raw and chaotic, this album unleashes a relentless assault of dark melodies and aggressive rhythms. This album is significant for its role in shaping the early black metal genre and establishing Bathory as pioneers. Its raw production and thematic content influenced countless bands in the metal scene and contributed to the development of both black metal and viking metal subgenres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Return sound like?
Raw and chaotic, this album unleashes a relentless assault of dark melodies and aggressive rhythms. Rooted in black metal and thrash metal.
What makes The Return by Bathory notable?
This album is significant for its role in shaping the early black metal genre and establishing Bathory as pioneers. Its raw production and thematic content influenced countless bands in the metal scene and contributed to the development of both black metal and viking metal subgenres. Released in January 1984, 'The Return' was Bathory's sophomore effort, following their self-titled debut in 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the burgeoning black metal scene, showcasing a more refined yet still abrasive sound that would come to define their legacy.
Who is The Return for?
The Return works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing experiences and intense, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on The Return?
The Return has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Revelation of Doom / Total Destruction 7:17
- 2 Born for Burning Standout 5:13
- 3 The Wind of Mayhem Standout 3:11
- 4 Bestial Lust 2:37
- 5 Possessed 2:39
- 6 The Rite of Darkness / Reap of Evil 5:35
- 7 Son of the Damned 2:44
- 8 Sadist 2:57
- 9 The Return of the Darkness and Evil Standout 3:56
- 10 [untitled] 0:23
Release Date
January 1, 1984
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
36 min 36 sec
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