{"product_id":"cromlech-2","title":"Cromlech","description":"\u003cp\u003eLongstanding Norwegian band \u003cstrong\u003eDarkthrone\u003c\/strong\u003e started in 1986, originally under the name of Black Death, before their final infamous moniker was introduced. Although becoming known the world over as a black metal band crucial to the legacy of the genre, Darkthrone began more as an extreme metal band utilizing elements of thrash, death \u0026amp; doom metal into their early compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCromlech\u003c\/em\u003e was Darkthrone's final demo release before a deal was inked with Peaceville Records. The demo was recorded in 1989 with the line-up of Gylve Nagell (Drums), Ted Skjellum (Guitars\/vocals), Ivar Enger (Guitars) \u0026amp; Dag Nilsen (Bass); a line-up which would remain in place for the revered \u003cem\u003eSoulside Journey\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eA Blaze In The Northern Sky\u003c\/em\u003e albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as the iconic \u003cem\u003eCromlech\u003c\/em\u003e demo itself - containing tracks which would go on to form part of the \u003cem\u003eSoulside Journey\u003c\/em\u003e debut - this release also contains additional tracks from the Bootleg TV Oslo recordings in 1989, including a cover of Celtic Frost's \"\u003cem\u003eVisual Aggression\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, this edition of \u003cem\u003eCromlech\u003c\/em\u003e also includes a trio of instrumental tracks from a rehearsal tape originally made for Peaceville founder Paul \"Hammy\" Halmshaw, sent to him in 1990. This edition of \u003cem\u003eCromlech\u003c\/em\u003e is presented on vinyl format with printed inner sleeve \u0026amp; includes the original \u003cem\u003eCromlech\u003c\/em\u003e art\/logo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceville","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50831338799435,"sku":"2021630","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_42e50a23_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731558890","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/cromlech-2","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}