THE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM OF UGLY METAL FROM THE NORWEGIAN BLACK THRASH PIONEERS.
Norway's Aura Noir was formed in 1993 by Aggressor (ex-DHG, Ved Buens Ende, Virus) & Apollyon (Coffin Storm, ex-DHG, ex-Immortal) in pursuit of a more thrash-based form of black metal than much of what was coming out at the time - particularly in their homeland - citing bands such as Slayer, Sodom & Kreator as inspirations along with purveyors of the scene such as Venom, for a dirtier, stripped down, violent black/thrash metal sound. Aura Noir was also notable for the inclusion of former Mayhem guitar maestro, Blasphemer (RUIM).
‘Deep Tracts Of Hell’ was Aura Noir's second album, & was originally released in 1998, taking the ferocity displayed on their debut, 'Black Thrash Attack' to greater heights, with Apollyon & Aggressor each sharing drums, guitars & vocal duties between tracks. The album was recorded & mixed at Jester Studios by Kristoffer Rygg (Ulver) in July 1998.
This edition of 'Deep Tracts Of Hell' contains re-mastered audio over the original, & also includes 2 bonus tracks; ‘Mirage’ & ‘The Rape’.
DISC 1
1. Deep Tracts Of Hell (01:56)
2. Released Damnation (04:22)
3. Swarm Of Vultures (02:45)
4. Blood Unity (04:48)
5. Slasher (03:26)
6. Purification Of Hell (02:43)
7. The Spiral Scar (04:26)
8. The Beautiful Darkest Path (04:30)
9. Broth Of Oblivion (04:37)
10. To Wear The Mark (03:26)
Bonus Tracks
11. Mirage (02:42)
12. The Rape (03:26)
