Originally forming under the name Black Death in 1986, Darkthrone have risen over four decades to become one of Norway’s most revered metal institutions. Through unwavering dedication to riffs, authenticity, and a fierce resistance to trends, the duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto have carved out a legacy that has inspired generations while remaining entirely their own.
From the death/doom technicality of their 1991 debut Soulside Journey, through their pivotal role in defining the early ’90s second wave of black metal, and onward into punk-infused and doom-laden territory, Darkthrone‘s evolution has been both uncompromising and influential. Few bands have navigated such a wide stylistic spectrum while retaining such a distinct identity.
To commemorate 40 years of Darkthrone, Peaceville Records will release a limited deluxe 10-disc box set titled The Fist In The Face Of God on March 6, 2026.
“This box celebrates 40 years through forests and over heath and includes a filmed interview with us which is as rare as chicken teeth,” says Fenriz.
The box set focuses squarely on Darkthrone‘s pure black metal era, compiling nine essential albums spanning their most influential period. It includes the band’s legendary Peaceville “unholy trinity”:
- A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1992)
- Under a Funeral Moon (1993)
- Transilvanian Hunger (1994)
- Panzerfaust (1995)
- Total Death (1996)
- Ravishing Grimness (1999)
- Plaguewielder (2001)
- Hate Them (2003)
- Sardonic Wrath (2004)
Each album has been freshly mastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony, carefully updated to remain faithful to the original sound. All titles are presented on heavyweight vinyl, featuring their original cover art and sleeve designs. Beyond the music, the set is packed with exclusive material:
- A 48-page book written by longtime Darkthrone associate Harald Fossberg, chronicling the band’s career during this defining era and featuring rare photographs
- A DVD containing abrand-new 2025 interview with Fenriz and Nocturno Culto conducted by Fossberg, covering the band’s full history plus a trilogy of archival interviews from 2003
- Darkthrone‘s rare 1996 live performance in Oslo.
- A selection of posters and art prints, showcasing classic band photography and artwork
With The Fist In The Face Of God, Darkthrone and Peaceville deliver a monumental tribute to one of black metal’s most vital legacies. I also wanna know what’s in that interview. Pre-orders are available here.
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