Gorgoroth - Pentagram

Step into the frostbitten abyss of second-wave Norwegian black metal with Pentagram, the ferocious debut album from Gorgoroth. Originally released in 1994, this cult classic delivers raw, unrelenting aggression that helped define a genre steeped in darkness and extremity.

From the blistering opening track “Begravelsesnatt” to the haunting closer “Katharinas Bortgang,” Pentagram is pure black metal fury, minimalist, lo-fi, and unapologetically savage. Tracks like “Crushing the Scepter (Regaining a Lost Dominion)” and “(Under) the Pagan Megalith” showcase Gorgoroth’s early mastery of icy tremolo riffs, blast beats, and shrieked vocals that sound like they were ripped straight from the underworld.

This reissue preserves the primal energy of the original release while offering improved sound fidelity for vinyl purists. The stark, no-frills aesthetic remains intact—this is black metal in its purest, most unfiltered form. No gloss, no compromise, just a ritualistic barrage of riffs and atmosphere.

For fans of early Mayhem, Darkthrone, and Burzum, Pentagram is essential listening. It’s not just an album, it’s a declaration of war on the light. Add it to your collection and let the darkness reign, loud, proud, and black as pitch.