PRE-HISTORIC METAL: SPECIAL EDITION BOX SET (SPLATTER VINYL LP + CD + CASS)

SPECIAL MULTI-FORMAT LIMITED BOX SET EDITION OF THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM OF PRIMITIVE METAL FROM THE NORSE CAVEMEN.

In a year which marks the 40th anniversary since the initial formation - under the moniker of Black Death - of what would subsequently grow into influential genre legends, 2026 marks the return of the imperishable Norwegian duo of Fenriz & Nocturno Culto for their new opus of high calibre old metal, under the banner of '''Pre-Historic Metal''''. As Fenriz himself proclaims of the title''''s symbolic origin, 'Prehistoric is a loose term. I just figure it''''s our VIBE, our take on things & it''''s more a statement that we use old style to create something new".

'''Pre-Historic Metal'''' contains eight tracks of primal epics & gargantuan riffs with organic sound & the ever-present permeating spirit of the 70''''s & 80''''s, for a new continuation of the mastery witnessed on 2024''''s '''It Beckons Us All''''. This next chapter in Darkthrone''''s extensive & ongoing catalogue presents a vast odyssey through the sonic landscapes of Thrash, Black, Heavy & Doom Metal &, adorned with a punishing & 'in your face" guitar presence, Darkthrone stirs the cauldron of savage creativity with a nod to the writing methods which were indicative of their earlier works of the late 80''''s, but with a more refined craft.

'Pre-Historic Metal' was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios, Oslo, with production work conducted by Ole Ovstedal, Silje Hogevold & Mads Luis. Mastering was carried out by Jack Control at Enormous Door, & Maor Appelbaum Mastering.

This special edition of '''Pre-Historic Metal'''' is presented as a limited boxset, & contains:
- Exclusive splatter 180gm heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve & exclusive alternate cover artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
- Exclusive cassette edition.
- CD edition.
- Booklet including an interview with Harald Fossberg on the making of '''Pre-Historic Metal''''.
- 2 posters