Emperor's Ihsahn Talks Early Years Of Norwegian Black Metal Scene In Our Latest Inside Story Video

A slice of black metal history, right here.

August 9, 2018

Emperor's Ihsahn recently spoke to us about the early years of Norwegian black metal and its effect on the recording of the band's 1997 album, Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk, as part of our Inside Story video series.

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