Nordland II

Bathory

Nordland II

RELEASED: March 31, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Fanfare 3:36 2. Blooded Shore Meaning 5:46 3. Sea Wolf 5:26 4. Vinland Meaning 6:38 5. The Land Meaning 6:22 6. Death and Resurrection of a Northern Son Meaning 8:30 7. The Messenger 10:01 8. Flash of the Silverhammer 4:09 9. The Wheel of Sun 12:26 10. [untitled] 0:23
Historical Archive
Nordland II is the final studio album by the Swedish black metal band Bathory, released in 2003. It is part of a two-album concept that explores themes of Norse mythology and Viking history, showcasing a more epic and atmospheric sound compared to earlier works. The album features a blend of heavy metal and black metal elements, characterized by powerful riffs, melodic passages, and Quorthon's distinctive vocal style. Its legacy is significant in the black metal genre, influencing numerous bands with its epic storytelling and musical composition.