CARPATHIAN FOREST Defending the Throne of Evil CD

CARPATHIAN FOREST – Defending the Throne of Evil (2026 Reissue)

The Pinnacle of Norwegian Perversion Returns.

ATMF and the Cult Collection proudly present faithful CD reissues of three essential milestones from one of the most uncompromising and influential bands in history. Leading this charge is the legendary Defending the Throne of Evil.

A Masterpiece of Menace

Originally released in 2003, this record represents a defining moment for Carpathian Forest. It is an album that perfectly captures the essence of evil—not just through speed or aggression, but through atmosphere. It is a hypnotic descent into blackened decadence where:

• Cold, grim tremolo picking drives the songs forward with relentless fury.
• Haunting keyboards weave through the chaos, adding a layer of eerie beauty that defines the album’s unique sound.
• Elegantly sinister compositions sit alongside brutal, raw outbursts—a testament to the band’s ability to balance chaos with melody.

This Edition

As part of the ATMF Cult Collection, this 2026 reissue ensures that this essential piece of Norwegian Black Metal history is available to a new generation of listeners with fidelity fitting its legacy. It remains a definitive statement from a band that refuses to compromise.

Tracklist

1. It’s Darker than You Think
2. Skjend hans lik
3. The Well of All Human Tears
4. Put to Sleep like a Sick Animal!!!
5. Hymne til døden
6. Ancient Spirits of the Underworld
7. Spill the Blood of the Lamb
8. One with the Earth
9. Christian Incoherent Drivel
10. The Old House on the Hill
11. Nekrophiliac / Anthropophagus Maniac
12. Cold Murderous Music

Secure your copy of this Norwegian Black Metal classic today.