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Under a Funeral Moon is the third studio album by Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone, released in 1993. The album is characterized by its raw production, haunting melodies, and dark atmosphere, which have become hallmarks of the black metal genre. It showcases a more aggressive and frantic style compared to its predecessor, A Blaze in the Northern Sky, and is often regarded as one of the quintessential black metal albums. Lyrically, the album delves into themes of darkness, death, and the occult, solidifying Darkthrone's reputation as pioneers of the genre.