Label : Peaceville / PHD
Release : 15-5-2026
Originally released in 1993, Under a Funeral Moon stands as one of the most uncompromising recordings in Norwegian black metal history. Darkthrone's third studio album represents the sinister link between A Blaze in the Northern Sky and Transilvanian Hunger. While its predecessor still retained traces of death metal, Under a Funeral Moon embraced a completely raw, frostbitten and primitive black metal sound. The result is a defining statement of the second wave of Norwegian black metal.
From the devastating opener “Natassja in Eternal Sleep” to the hypnotic title track and the chilling “Summer of the Diabolical Holocaust”, the album radiates an atmosphere of absolute darkness. Razor-sharp guitar riffs, primitive drumming and Nocturno Culto's unmistakable harsh vocals are intensified by the deliberately unpolished production. Together with the other two albums in Darkthrone's legendary Unholy Trinity, Under a Funeral Moon remains an essential cornerstone of traditional black metal.
This special 2026 reissue on Crystal Clear vinyl brings an undisputed black metal classic back to the turntable. The striking transparent record perfectly complements the other Crystal Clear Darkthrone reissues, making this edition a highly desirable addition to any collection. Essential listening for fans of authentic, raw and uncompromising Norwegian black metal.
Tracklist
Side A
Natassja in Eternal Sleep
Summer of the Diabolical Holocaust
The Dance of Eternal Shadows
Unholy Black Metal
Side B
To Walk the Infernal Fields
Under a Funeral Moon
Inn i de Dype Skogers Favn
Crossing the Triangle of Flames
