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. It was released 10 March 2003 by Moonfog Productions. Like their subsequent release, ''

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'', the album had an

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intro and outro created by Lars Sørensen (aka LRZ) from

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. The cover image was the work of Eric Syre from Thesyre, and incorporated images of the

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Catholic church in Barcelona. In 2012, the album was reissued by

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, including a bonus CD with audio commentary by the band.

Track listing

Credits

Darkthrone

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– vocals, guitar, bass *

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– drums, lyrics

Production

*Lars Klokkerhaug – engineering *Tom Kvålsvoll – mastering *Martin Kvamme – layout *Eric Syre – artwork *Nocturno Culto – layout

References

{{Authority control Darkthrone albums 2003 albums The End Records albums