DESASTER – A Touch Of Medieval Darkness CD OG 1999

The 1999 repress on Merciless.

Near Mint condition.

It's pretty easy to get caught up in what was going on in Norway at this particular time period in black metal's history, but that isn't the only region that was putting out enticing example's of the style's potential. Granted, Desaster represents a slightly higher fidelity and more accessible answer to the Scandinavian 2nd wave that is more conducive to fans of older works out of Venom and Bathory, but ultimately it hits equally dangerous territory and is sadly starved for a larger audience. For 1996, this is definitely a candidate for new classic and should be sought after by anyone with a taste for dark yet vivid musical landscapes. Whether the battle be in Northern or Eastern Europe, the hordes of darkness shall prevail yet again.