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Nifelheim is the self-titled debut full-length by Swedish black/thrash metal band Nifelheim, released in 1995 by Necropolis Records as catalog number NR 007. It was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg from 8–14 December 1994, produced by Fredrik Nordström and co-produced by the band, then digitally mastered at Armageddon Studios in California.
The recording lineup comprised Hellbutcher on vocals, Tyrant on bass, and Demon on drums, with session guitars performed by Jon Nödtveidt and Jon Zwetsloot. Its sound combines high-speed tremolo riffing, thrash-derived downpicking, abrupt tempo changes, dry blast-beat drumming, and rasped vocals. The guitars retain a coarse, mid-forward texture while the bass remains unusual beneath the dual-guitar arrangements; limited ambience and restrained studio polish preserve the demo-like attack across the album’s eight tracks.
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John Zwetsloot recorded almost all of the guitar parts on the album and was credited accordingly, while Jon Nödtveidt handled most of the guitar solos. However, for unknown reasons, he was not credited on the record. According to some accounts, Zwetsloot grew tired of recording guitars during the seventh track, which has led to the belief that "Witchfuck" was recorded with Jon and Tyrant playing guitars.
Recording
Recorded at Studio Fredman, Gothenburg, Sweden, December 8th - 14th, 1994.
Digitally mastered at Armageddon Studios, California.
Co-produced by Nifelheim.
Identifiers
Barcode: 7 9265-80007-2 2
Matrix / Runout (Version 1): NR007 MADE IN TAIWAN 950602-01 66209XK1
Mastering SID Code (Version 1): IFPI L601
Tracklist
1. The Devastation – 03:02
2. Black Curse – 03:46
3. Unholy Death – 02:06
4. Possessed by Evil – 03:53
5. Sodomizer – 05:07
6. Satanic Sacrifice – 03:14
7. Storm of Satans Fire – 04:35
8. Witchfuck – 03:05
Total length: 28:48
Lineup
Band Members
Hellbutcher – Vocals
Tyrant – Bass
Demon – Drums
Guest / Session
Jon Zwetsloot – Guitars
Jon Nödtveidt (R.I.P. 2006) – Guitars
Miscellaneous Staff
Necrolord – Cover art
Fredrik Nordström – Producer
Goat – Photography
Links
Download (.zip)