The Halls of Eternity is Ancient

Ancient (band)

Ancient is a Norwegian black metal band from Eidsvåg, Nesset, formed in 1992. The band has released six full-length albums released by Metal Blade Records and a variety of mini-albums, EPs and special releases. Ancient used to have the classic raw black metal sound, similar to Darkthrone's works...

's fourth full-length release.
The cover-art is airbrushed by Perre, a Flemish airbrush artist.

This is the first album to feature Aphazel, as band's vocalist. He recorded almost the entire album himself, except for drums, female vocals and guest appearance by Jesus Christ! on one song. Jesus Christ! was a member of the band, but he wasn't able to attend the recording process.

Track listing

1. "Cast Into the Unfathomed Deeps" - 1:56
2. "Born in Flames" - 3:59
3. "The Battle of the Ancient Warriors" - 5:24
4. "A Woeful Summoning" - 7:00
5. "Cosmic Exile" - 4:28
6. "Spiritual Supremacy" - 5:12
7. "The Heritage" - 8:12
8. "I, Madman" - 6:04
9. "From Behind Comes The Sword" - 4:45
10. "The Halls Of Eternity" - 9:38
11. "Arrival" - 4:48

Personnel

• Aphazel - lead vocals, all guitars, bass and keyboards (except I, Madman)
• Deadly Kristin - female vocals
• Krigse - drums

Guest

• Jesus Christ! - guitar, bass, keyboards and spoken word on I, Madman