 Lost Years of Second Wave Black Metal (1989-1992) ‘Lost Years of Second Wave Black Metal (1989-1992)’ is a comprehensive guide that goes deep into the much ignored and hidden black metal underground before the Norwegian Black Metal explosion in 1993. This book looks at why black metal was a forgotten term in those period, the history behind the scenes from different countries, reviews the huge amount of material produced by these obscure bands, looks at the zine cultures that accompanied the development and explores how different occultic and nationalistic elements penetrated the scenes. You will find out in this book that: a) Destruction and Sodom were referred to as black metal in Germany in 1984-1985, b) There were more black metal bands in Soviet Russia than Norway in 1989, c) The biggest black metal tapetrader was an old uncle based in Belgium, d) The first black metal band in Latin America might be from Guatemala, e) Many key black metal zines featured a Mexican occult columnist, f) Samael’s “Into the Pentagram” was a hit in Poland in 1991 that many bands covered this song, amongst other obscure facts. |
 EldritchQuest II: PERMAFROST! The frozen realm of PERMAFROST is besieged by the NECROMANCER’s dark forces. The kingdom of Stürmgard stands on the brink of destruction, and in a desperate bid for survival, King Sigvald calls upon those capable of undermining the encroaching doom, for the army alone cannot stand against the dark hordes. EldritchQuest II: PERMAFROST! is a dice-driven solo gamebook adventure featuring updated game system with 1000 sections of open-world exploration where you can recruit party members, engage in economics, learn unique skills and join different guilds and factions. |
 EldritchQuest: NECROMANCER! You are a NECROMANCER, adept in the dark arts, lured by the intoxicating promise of the Æther—a substance said to confer boundless power and immortality. Deep within the catacombs of the Necropolis, where the ancient kings of Krator rest, lie the vast reserves of this mysterious substance, coveted by many but out of reach to most. Yet you are not alone in your pursuit. EldritchQuest: NECROMANCER! is a dice-driven solo gamebook adventure featuring 600 sections of labyrinthine dungeon-crawling, intricate puzzles, occult-influenced magic systems and novel mechanics. |
 The Collector’s Guide to Rare Black Metal Albums (1981-1996) A comprehensive compilation and price guide of rare and coveted black metal albums for the most discerning collectors. Meticulously curated and thoroughly researched, this volume covers every known cult classics from the most significant periods in the history of black metal, namely the first and second waves of black metal, spanning 1981 to 1996. |
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