Emperor / Wrath of the Tyrant

by Emperor

Emperor / Wrath of the Tyrant cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1998-01-01
  • Label: Candlelight Records
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 50:44
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A compilation joining Emperor's self titled EP with Wrath of the Tyrant, the band's demo material, documenting the Norwegian group's formation of symphonic black metal. Raw rehearsal grade recordings give way to the keyboards and speed that set the template for the genre.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, atmospheric, technical, progressive, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. I Am The Black Wizards (6:15)
  2. Wrath Of The Tyrant (4:14)
  3. Night Of The Graveless Souls (3:10)
  4. Cosmic Keys To My Creations & Times (6:22)
  5. Introduction (1:09)
  6. Ancient Queen (3:15)
  7. My Empire's Doom (4:30)
  8. Forgotten Centuries (2:49)
  9. Night Of The Graveless Souls (2:54)
  10. Moon Over Kara-Shehr (4:22)
  11. Witches Sabbath (5:40)
  12. Lord Of The Storms (2:08)
  13. Wrath Of The Tyrant (3:56)

Credits

  • Gustave Dor茅 - illustration [death & leviathan illustrations by]
  • Mortiis - lyrics by, bass
  • Ihsahn - music by, lead guitar, vocals, keyboards

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