Written in 1990 it was supposed to be Darkthrone's second full-lenght. The album was scrapped when the band changed style from Death Metal to Black Metal in favor of \"A Blaze in the Northern Sky\".
Instrumental was recorded in late 1990 and early 1991. Vocals were recorded by Fenriz in 1994. Released in 1996 by Moonfog Productions and re-released in 2011 by Peaceville with different cover.
This is the 2011 release, features better sound, different cover and a bonus track.
TRACKLIST:
1. Rex 0:00
2. Pure Demoniac Blessing 3:48
3. (The) Grimness of Which Shepherds Mourn 6:24
4. Sadomasochistic Rites 10:47
5. As Desertshadows 14:50
6. In His Lovely Kingdom 19:32
7. Black Daimon 22:57
8. Toward(s) the Thornfields 26:47
9. (Birth of Evil) Virgin Sin 30:24
10. Green Cave Float 33:49
11. A Blaze in the Northern Sky [BONUS TRACK] 37:52