Thorns vs. Emperor
Thorns · 1999
64 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A dark and atmospheric exploration of black metal's avant-garde edges, merging haunting melodies with intense rhythms.
Thorns vs. Emperor is an album by Thorns, released in 1999. A dark and atmospheric exploration of black metal's avant-garde edges, merging haunting melodies with intense rhythms. The album is significant for its experimental approach within the black metal genre, influencing later acts with its blend of ambient elements and complex song structures. It received critical acclaim for pushing boundaries, thus contributing to the evolution of post-black metal aesthetics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thorns vs. Emperor sound like?
A dark and atmospheric exploration of black metal's avant-garde edges, merging haunting melodies with intense rhythms. Rooted in black metal.
What makes Thorns vs. Emperor by Thorns notable?
The album is significant for its experimental approach within the black metal genre, influencing later acts with its blend of ambient elements and complex song structures. It received critical acclaim for pushing boundaries, thus contributing to the evolution of post-black metal aesthetics. Released in 1999, 'Thorns vs. Emperor' marked Thorns' transition from a side project to a prominent entity in the Norwegian black metal scene, following their influential EPs. This album came after a period of collaboration with notable figures in the genre and solidified their unique sound distinct from traditional black metal.
How many songs are on Thorns vs. Emperor?
Thorns vs. Emperor has 11 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Exördium 3:00
- 2 Ærie Descent Standout 8:34
- 3 I Am Standout 5:04
- 4 Ærie Descent Standout 6:05
- 5 Thus March the Nightspirit Standout 5:39
- 6 Melas Khole 6:31
- 7 The Discipline of Earth 7:40
- 8 Cosmic Keys 6:12
- 9 You That Mingle May 2:49
- 10 The Discipline of Earth (pre-production mix) 6:45
- 11 Ærie Descent (pre-production mix) 6:29
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Norway
Runtime
64 min 50 sec
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