Octagon

Octagon is the eighth studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory, released in 1995. The album showcases a shift towards a more thrash metal-oriented sound while maintaining the band's signature dark themes. It features aggressive guitar riffs and a more polished production compared to earlier works, reflecting the evolution of Bathory's musical style. The album is considered a significant entry in the band's discography, highlighting the influential role Bathory played in the development of the black metal genre.