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Darkthrone originated in Sweden.
Answer: False
Darkthrone is a Norwegian band, formed in Kolbotn, Akershus, Norway, in 1986.
Darkthrone was initially formed under the name "Shadows of Death."
Answer: False
Before adopting the name Darkthrone and shifting to black metal, the band was formed in late 1986 under the name Black Death.
Darkthrone officially adopted a black metal style in 1991, drawing influence from bands such as Bathory and Celtic Frost.
Answer: True
Darkthrone transitioned to a black metal style in 1991, influenced by bands like Bathory and Celtic Frost.
In their early death metal phase as Black Death, Darkthrone drew inspiration from bands such as Autopsy, Slayer, Venom, Hellhammer, and Celtic Frost.
Answer: True
During their early death metal period as Black Death, Darkthrone was inspired by bands like Autopsy, Slayer, Venom, Hellhammer, and Celtic Frost.
The band changed its name to Darkthrone in late 1987, with Dag Nilsen joining around that time.
Answer: True
The band adopted the name Darkthrone in late 1987, and Dag Nilsen joined as a member shortly thereafter.
Darkthrone independently released four demo tapes between 1988 and 1989, including *Thulcandra* and *Cromlech*.
Answer: True
Between 1988 and 1989, Darkthrone released four demo tapes: *Land of Frost*, *A New Dimension*, *Thulcandra*, and *Cromlech*.
Darkthrone signed with Peaceville Records for their debut studio album, *Soulside Journey*, which was recorded in 1990.
Answer: True
Darkthrone entered into a contract with Peaceville Records for their debut album, *Soulside Journey*, which was recorded in 1990.
The album *Soulside Journey*, recorded in 1990, was primarily a death metal record with elements of black metal.
Answer: True
*Soulside Journey* was recorded at Sunlight Studios and is noted as Darkthrone's only death metal studio album, though it contained black metal elements in its presentation.
In what year was Darkthrone formed?
Answer: 1986
Darkthrone was formed in 1986 in Kolbotn, Norway.
What was Darkthrone's original name before they transitioned to black metal?
Answer: Black Death
Before adopting the name Darkthrone and shifting to black metal, the band was formed in late 1986 under the name Black Death.
Which bands primarily influenced Darkthrone's shift to a black metal style in 1991?
Answer: Bathory and Celtic Frost
Darkthrone's transition to a black metal style in 1991 was significantly influenced by bands such as Bathory and Celtic Frost.
Which of the following is NOT an early inspiration for Darkthrone when they were a death metal band named Black Death?
Answer: Cannibal Corpse
In their early death metal phase as Black Death, Darkthrone drew inspiration from bands like Autopsy, Slayer, and Celtic Frost, but not Cannibal Corpse.
When did the band officially change its name to Darkthrone?
Answer: Late 1987
The band officially changed its name to Darkthrone in late 1987.
Which of these was NOT one of the four demo tapes released by Darkthrone between 1988 and 1989?
Answer: Soulside Journey
Darkthrone released four demo tapes between 1988 and 1989: *Land of Frost*, *A New Dimension*, *Thulcandra*, and *Cromlech*. *Soulside Journey* was their debut studio album.
What was Darkthrone's debut studio album, recorded in 1990?
Answer: Soulside Journey
Darkthrone's debut studio album, recorded in 1990, was titled *Soulside Journey*.
What was notable about Darkthrone's debut album, *Soulside Journey*?
Answer: It was primarily a death metal record with some black metal elements.
*Soulside Journey* is noted as Darkthrone's only death metal studio album, though it incorporated black metal elements in its presentation.
Who influenced Darkthrone to adopt corpse paint and pseudonyms in 1991, symbolizing the black metal scene?
Answer: Euronymous of Mayhem
Influenced by Euronymous of Mayhem, Darkthrone adopted the aesthetic of corpse paint and pseudonyms in 1991, which became symbolic of the black metal scene.
The albums *A Blaze in the Northern Sky*, *Under a Funeral Moon*, and *Transilvanian Hunger* are collectively known as the "Unholy Trinity."
Answer: True
Darkthrone's first three influential black metal albums are indeed collectively referred to as the "Unholy Trinity."
What are Darkthrone's first three influential black metal albums collectively known as?
Answer: The Unholy Trinity
Darkthrone's seminal albums *A Blaze in the Northern Sky*, *Under a Funeral Moon*, and *Transilvanian Hunger* are collectively recognized as the "Unholy Trinity."
Peaceville Records was initially skeptical about releasing which Darkthrone album due to the band's drastic stylistic shift?
Answer: A Blaze in the Northern Sky
Peaceville Records expressed initial skepticism regarding the release of *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* due to the band's significant stylistic departure from their earlier work.
Which album marked Darkthrone's complete transition to the black metal style, and who was the last guitarist to feature on it?
Answer: Under a Funeral Moon
*Under a Funeral Moon*, released in 1993, signified Darkthrone's full transition to black metal and was the final album to include guitarist Zephyrous.
For the album *Transilvanian Hunger* (1994), who was credited with all instrumentation and songwriting?
Answer: Fenriz
On *Transilvanian Hunger*, Fenriz was credited with all instrumentation and songwriting, while Nocturno Culto provided vocals, marking the first album as a duo.
The release of *Transilvanian Hunger* caused controversy partly due to the inclusion of which phrase in the album booklet?
Answer: Norsk Arisk Black Metal
The album *Transilvanian Hunger* generated controversy, partly due to the phrase "Norsk Arisk Black Metal" appearing in its booklet.
The album *Goatlord* featured entirely instrumental tracks and was officially released in 1996 with vocals added by Fenriz.
Answer: True
Recorded earlier, *Goatlord* consisted of instrumental tracks and was officially released in 1996 with vocals added by Fenriz.
The album *Total Death* (1996) was notable for featuring lyrics written by four other black metal musicians, with none of the lyrics written by Fenriz.
Answer: True
For *Total Death*, lyrics were contributed by four other black metal musicians, notably excluding Fenriz as the lyricist for this particular album.
During the period of 1993-1995, Fenriz was involved in several side projects, including his dark ambient project Neptune Towers and his folk black metal project Isengard.
Answer: True
Fenriz actively pursued various side projects between 1993 and 1995, notably Neptune Towers and Isengard, alongside other collaborations.
The albums *Ravishing Grimness* (1999) and *Plaguewielder* (2001) featured a somewhat "clearer" sound because they were recorded at Ronny Le Tekrøe's studio.
Answer: True
The albums *Ravishing Grimness* and *Plaguewielder* exhibited a clearer sonic quality due to their recording location at Ronny Le Tekrøe's studio.
In 2002, the intro of Darkthrone's song "Kathaarian Life Code" was featured in the film *Demonlover*.
Answer: True
The introductory segment of Darkthrone's track "Kathaarian Life Code" was utilized in the 2002 film *Demonlover*.
*Hate Them* (2003) and *Sardonic Wrath* (2004) incorporated electronic introductions but remained faithful to Darkthrone's early black metal style.
Answer: True
While featuring electronic intros, the albums *Hate Them* and *Sardonic Wrath* maintained the band's foundational black metal sound.
Following *Sardonic Wrath*, Darkthrone's subsequent releases began to exhibit strong crust punk influences.
Answer: True
Post-*Sardonic Wrath*, Darkthrone's musical direction evolved to incorporate significant crust punk elements.
Varg Vikernes contributed lyrics to Darkthrone's albums *Transilvanian Hunger* and *Panzerfaust*.
Answer: True
Varg Vikernes provided lyrical contributions for Darkthrone on the albums *Transilvanian Hunger* and *Panzerfaust*.
Darkthrone transitioned to Moonfog Productions, a label run by Satyr of Satyricon, after leaving Peaceville Records.
Answer: True
Following their tenure with Peaceville Records, Darkthrone moved to Moonfog Productions, a label operated by Satyr of Satyricon.
The album *Goatlord* consisted of entirely instrumental tracks and was officially released in 1996 with vocals added by whom?
Answer: Fenriz
The album *Goatlord*, featuring instrumental tracks, was officially released in 1996 with vocals added by Fenriz.
After leaving Peaceville Records, Darkthrone transitioned to which independent record label?
Answer: Moonfog Productions
Following their departure from Peaceville Records, Darkthrone signed with the independent label Moonfog Productions.
Varg Vikernes contributed lyrics to which two Darkthrone albums?
Answer: *Transilvanian Hunger* and *Panzerfaust*
Varg Vikernes contributed lyrics to Darkthrone's albums *Transilvanian Hunger* and *Panzerfaust*.
Which Darkthrone album was notable for featuring lyrics written by four other black metal musicians, with none by Fenriz?
Answer: Total Death
The album *Total Death* (1996) is distinguished by lyrics penned by four other black metal musicians, with no contributions from Fenriz.
Which of the following was a side project of Fenriz during 1993-1995?
Answer: Neptune Towers
During 1993-1995, Fenriz was involved in several side projects, including his dark ambient project Neptune Towers.
The albums *Ravishing Grimness* (1999) and *Plaguewielder* (2001) featured a somewhat "clearer" sound because they were recorded at whose studio?
Answer: Ronny Le Tekrøe's studio
The albums *Ravishing Grimness* (1999) and *Plaguewielder* (2001) had a clearer sound due to being recorded at Ronny Le Tekrøe's studio.
In what year was the intro of Darkthrone's song "Kathaarian Life Code" featured in the film *Demonlover*?
Answer: 2002
The intro to Darkthrone's song "Kathaarian Life Code" was featured in the film *Demonlover* in 2002.
What stylistic shift did Darkthrone's music take after *Sardonic Wrath*?
Answer: Strong crust punk influences
Following the album *Sardonic Wrath*, Darkthrone's music began to incorporate strong crust punk influences.
Since 2006, Darkthrone's music has incorporated elements from classic heavy metal, punk, and speed metal, with later albums featuring doom metal influences.
Answer: True
Post-2006, Darkthrone's sound evolved to include classic heavy metal, punk, and speed metal, with subsequent releases incorporating doom metal elements.
The 2006 EP *Too Old, Too Cold* was the first Darkthrone record to produce a music video and chart, reaching the top 15 in Norway and Denmark.
Answer: True
The EP *Too Old, Too Cold* marked a significant milestone as Darkthrone's first release to feature a music video and achieve chart success, notably in Norway and Denmark.
*The Cult Is Alive* (2006) marked a stylistic shift incorporating crust punk elements and was the first Darkthrone album to chart in Norway, debuting at number 22.
Answer: True
The 2006 album *The Cult Is Alive* represented a stylistic departure with crust punk influences and became Darkthrone's first album to chart in Norway, entering at position 22.
The album *F.O.A.D.* (2007) placed a greater emphasis on traditional heavy metal while continuing the punk-oriented style from *The Cult Is Alive*.
Answer: True
Continuing the punk-influenced direction of its predecessor, *F.O.A.D.* (2007) also highlighted traditional heavy metal elements.
*Circle the Wagons* (2010) showcased significantly fewer crust punk elements compared to previous albums, favoring strong speed metal and traditional heavy metal characteristics instead.
Answer: True
The 2010 album *Circle the Wagons* shifted focus from crust punk to emphasize speed metal and traditional heavy metal styles.
The 2013 album *The Underground Resistance* marked a complete departure from black metal and blackened crust, musically returning to classic heavy metal and speed metal styles.
Answer: True
*The Underground Resistance* (2013) represented a significant stylistic shift, moving away from black metal and blackened crust to embrace classic heavy metal and speed metal.
*Arctic Thunder* (2016) featured a rawer, more blackened sound reminiscent of their 1990s output, while still incorporating classic metal influences.
Answer: True
*Arctic Thunder* (2016) presented a sound that evoked their 1990s output with a rawer, more blackened tone, complemented by classic metal influences.
The 2019 album *Old Star* featured a stronger emphasis on doom metal characteristics, with influences from Candlemass becoming more apparent.
Answer: True
*Old Star* (2019) prominently showcased doom metal elements, notably influenced by Candlemass.
*Eternal Hails......* (2021) continued the band's incorporation of traditional doom metal, heavily influenced by Candlemass, and also drew inspiration from bands like Trouble and Black Sabbath.
Answer: True
The album *Eternal Hails......* (2021) further explored traditional doom metal, with significant influence from Candlemass and inspiration from bands such as Trouble and Black Sabbath.
Darkthrone's nineteenth album, *Astral Fortress*, was released on October 28, 2022.
Answer: True
*Astral Fortress*, Darkthrone's nineteenth studio album, was released on October 28, 2022.
The band's twentieth album, *It Beckons Us All.......*, was released on April 26, 2024, and recorded in Oslo.
Answer: True
*It Beckons Us All.......*, Darkthrone's twentieth album, was released on April 26, 2024, and was recorded at Chaka Khan Studio in Oslo.
*The Cult Is Alive* (2006) was the first Darkthrone album to chart in Norway, debuting at number 22.
Answer: True
*The Cult Is Alive*, released in 2006, marked Darkthrone's entry into the Norwegian album charts, reaching position 22.
Darkthrone's 2010 album *Circle the Wagons* reached number 23 on the Norwegian charts and number 43 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
Answer: True
*Circle the Wagons* (2010) achieved chart positions of 23 in Norway and 43 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
*Arctic Thunder* (2016) reached number 9 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and number 22 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
Answer: True
The 2016 album *Arctic Thunder* charted at number 9 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and number 22 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
*Eternal Hails......* (2021) reached number 31 in Norway and number 9 in Finland.
Answer: True
The 2021 album *Eternal Hails......* achieved chart positions of 31 in Norway and 9 in Finland.
*Astral Fortress* (2022) charted at number 56 in Sweden and number 21 in Finland.
Answer: True
*Astral Fortress* (2022) charted at number 56 in Sweden and number 21 in Finland, among other positions.
The 2024 album *It Beckons Us All.......* reached number 4 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and number 10 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
Answer: True
The 2024 release *It Beckons Us All.......* achieved significant chart success, including number 4 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and number 10 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
Which album marked Darkthrone's first charting in Norway, debuting at number 22?
Answer: The Cult Is Alive
The album *The Cult Is Alive*, released in 2006, was Darkthrone's first to chart in Norway, entering at position 22.
The 2007 EP *NWOBHM* served as a preview for which upcoming album?
Answer: F.O.A.D.
The 2007 EP titled *NWOBHM* (New Wave of Black Heavy Metal) was released as a preview for the forthcoming album, *F.O.A.D.*.
How did the musical style of *Circle the Wagons* (2010) differ from Darkthrone's previous albums?
Answer: It favored strong speed metal and traditional heavy metal.
*Circle the Wagons* (2010) moved away from crust punk, instead emphasizing speed metal and traditional heavy metal characteristics.
The 2013 album *The Underground Resistance* marked a musical return to which styles?
Answer: Classic heavy metal and speed metal
With *The Underground Resistance* (2013), Darkthrone musically returned to classic heavy metal and speed metal styles.
What musical characteristics became more apparent in Darkthrone's 2019 album *Old Star*?
Answer: Doom metal
The 2019 album *Old Star* prominently featured doom metal characteristics, with influences from Candlemass being particularly evident.
Which bands heavily influenced Darkthrone's 2021 album *Eternal Hails......*?
Answer: Candlemass and Trouble
*Eternal Hails......* (2021) drew significant inspiration from traditional doom metal bands like Candlemass and Trouble.
What was the chart position for *Astral Fortress* (2022) on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart?
Answer: Number 6
*Astral Fortress* (2022) charted at number 6 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart.
What was the chart position for *Eternal Hails......* (2021) on the UK Independent Albums chart?
Answer: Number 11
*Eternal Hails......* (2021) reached number 11 on the UK Independent Albums chart.
What was the chart position for *Arctic Thunder* (2016) in Germany?
Answer: Number 56
*Arctic Thunder* (2016) charted at number 56 in Germany.
What was the chart position for *It Beckons Us All.......* (2024) in Finland?
Answer: Number 47
*It Beckons Us All.......* (2024) charted at number 47 in Finland.
Darkthrone has operated as a duo consisting of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto since guitarist Zephyrous departed in 1993.
Answer: True
Guitarist Zephyrous departed the band in 1993, after which Darkthrone has operated as a duo comprising Fenriz and Nocturno Culto.
Since when has Darkthrone operated as a duo consisting of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto?
Answer: 1993
Following the departure of guitarist Zephyrous in 1993, Darkthrone has continued as a duo composed of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto.
Which of the following is NOT a former member of Darkthrone?
Answer: Fenriz
Fenriz is a current and founding member of Darkthrone; Zephyrous, Dag Nilsen, and Anders Risberget are former members.
In 2007, Nocturno Culto released a film titled *The Misanthrope*, which explored black metal and life in Norway.
Answer: True
Nocturno Culto completed and released the film *The Misanthrope* in 2007, examining black metal culture and Norwegian life.
The compilation album *The Wind of 666 Black Hearts* (2016) comprises rehearsal recordings made in 1991 and 1992 for songs that later appeared on *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* and *Under a Funeral Moon*.
Answer: True
*The Wind of 666 Black Hearts* (2016) is a compilation featuring rehearsal recordings from 1991-1992, intended for tracks that would later feature on *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* and *Under a Funeral Moon*.
Since 2020, *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* has been on permanent display in the National Library of Norway.
Answer: True
The album *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* has been permanently displayed at the National Library of Norway since 2020, signifying its cultural importance.
What is the primary genre of the Norwegian band Darkthrone?
Answer: Black Metal
Darkthrone is primarily recognized as a Norwegian black metal band.
Darkthrone played their last live gig on April 6, 1996, in Oslo.
Answer: True
Darkthrone performed their final live concert on April 6, 1996, in Oslo.
In 2005, Darkthrone announced their return to Peaceville Records and launched their own label, Tyrant Syndicate Productions.
Answer: True
In 2005, Darkthrone rejoined Peaceville Records and established their own imprint, Tyrant Syndicate Productions, for future releases.
In 2005, Darkthrone announced their return to Peaceville Records and launched their own record label named:
Answer: Tyrant Syndicate Productions
Upon their return to Peaceville Records in 2005, Darkthrone launched their own label, Tyrant Syndicate Productions.
What film did Nocturno Culto release in 2007 that explored black metal and life in Norway, featuring some of his solo recordings?
Answer: The Misanthrope
In 2007, Nocturno Culto released *The Misanthrope*, a film examining black metal and Norwegian life, which also included some of his solo musical works.
The compilation album *The Wind of 666 Black Hearts* (2016) contains what type of recordings?
Answer: Rehearsal recordings from 1991-1992
*The Wind of 666 Black Hearts* (2016) is a compilation album featuring rehearsal recordings made by the band in 1991 and 1992.
Which of the following is NOT listed as an EP or single released by Darkthrone?
Answer: Sempiternal Past
While Darkthrone has released EPs like *Too Old, Too Cold*, *Forebyggende Krig*, and *NWOBHM*, *Sempiternal Past* is a compilation of demo tapes.
Which of the following is NOT a compilation or tribute album related to Darkthrone?
Answer: The Cult Is Alive
*The Cult Is Alive* is a studio album by Darkthrone; the other options are compilations or tribute albums.
What is the significance of *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* being on permanent display at the National Library of Norway?
Answer: It highlights its cultural significance within Norwegian music history.
The permanent display of *A Blaze in the Northern Sky* at the National Library of Norway underscores its cultural importance in the history of Norwegian music.