Twilight of the Gods

Bathory

Twilight of the Gods

RELEASED: June 29, 1991
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Prologue / Twilight of the Gods / Epilogue Meaning 14:02 2. Through Blood by Thunder Meaning 6:15 3. Blood and Iron Meaning 10:25 4. Under the Runes Meaning 5:59 5. To Enter Your Mountain Meaning 7:37 6. Bond of Blood Meaning 7:35 7. Hammerheart Meaning 4:57
Twilight of the Gods is the eighth studio album by Swedish black metal band Bathory, released in 1991. It marked a significant evolution in the band's sound, incorporating more elements of Viking metal and melodic arrangements. The album is known for its atmospheric and epic compositions, as well as its lyrical themes surrounding Norse mythology and the concept of twilight. The legacy of Twilight of the Gods is profound, influencing countless bands in the black metal and heavy metal genres, and it remains a staple in Bathory's discography.