Plaguewielder

Darkthrone

Plaguewielder

RELEASED: September 10, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Weakling Avenger 7:55 2. Raining Murder Meaning 5:14 3. Sin Origin 6:44 4. Command Meaning 8:01 5. I, Voidhanger Meaning 5:38 6. Wreak 9:15
Historical Archive
Plaguewielder is the seventh studio album by the Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone, released in 2001. The album showcases the band's raw, unrefined sound that they have become known for, characterized by its heavy use of distorted guitar riffs, aggressive drumming, and harsh vocals. It reflects a blend of black metal and elements of punk rock, continuing the band's evolution from their earlier, more traditional black metal roots. Plaguewielder has been noted for its lo-fi production quality, which adds to the atmospheric and abrasive nature of the music. The album's themes often revolve around darkness, despair, and anti-establishment sentiments, resonating with the band's loyal fanbase and solidifying their legacy within the black metal genre.