EMPEROR

Release Year: 2017
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: majestic progressive black metal live

Emperor live show phenomena have started after this nine track Astoria performance in London on 14th of May 1999 was captured on camera and tape during European touring for IX Equilibrium opus, eventually issued on all possible formats, and since considered the epitome in extreme music, moreover it was one of the first of a kind in black metal genre - thanks to flawless performance, faultlessly executing soaring, operatic, orchestral sensibilities of classical music along the pomposity, technical skill and brutality of sophisticated black metal, and brilliant production, this album has raised more than a few eyebrows outside their fanbase line, so black metal has got a new gate to be opened wide; recent European gatefold sleeve white 180g vinyl edition