Wolf's Lair Abyss

by Mayhem

Wolf's Lair Abyss cover art

Functioning as a massive rebirth for the band following the infamous murder of founder Euronymous, this EP introduced a significantly more complex and militaristic iteration of their sound. Driven by Blasphemer's dizzying, avant-garde riffing and the return of vocalist Maniac, the tracks abandoned lo-fi atmosphere for hyper-aggressive, technical precision. It boldly redefined the aesthetic of the most notorious group in Norwegian extreme metal.

Genres

  • Black Metal

Tracklist

  1. The Vortex Void of Inhumanity (Intro)
  2. I Am the Labyrinth
  3. Fall of Serephs
  4. Ancient Skin
  5. Symbols of Bloodswords
  6. Ancient Skin - May 1997 Recording
  7. Necrolust - May 1997 Recording