Swedish black metal icons DARK FUNERAL are celebrating three decades of blasphemy with a re-worked version of their debut album! ‘Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)’ is due on August 9 via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas “Plec” Johansson. To celebrate the release and to give fans a taste of the new sonics, the band is now sharing the first re-recorded single, “Open the Gates,” along with a visualizer! The clip, which was created by 12 Inch Media, can be found HERE. DARK FUNERAL guitarist and original member Lord Ahriman comments, “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too.
“To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories.
“It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“ Find rare material from the band’s ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Pre-Order this exclusive collector’s edition HERE
The artwork for ‘Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)’ can be found below along with the tracklist!
Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition) Tracklist:
1. Open The Gates [WATCH]
2. Shadows Over Transylvania
3. My Dark Desires
4. In The Sign Of The Horns
5. Open The Gates (Re-Recording 2024)
6. Shadows Over Transylvania (Re-Recording 2024)
7. My Dark Desires (Re-Recording 2024)
8. In The Sign Of The Horns (Re-Recording 2024)
Dark Funeral line-up (1994):
Lord Ahriman – Guitars
Blackmoon – Guitars
Draugen – Drums
Themgoroth – Bass & Vocals
Dark Funeral line-up (2024):
Lord Ahriman – Guitars
Heljarmadr – Vocals
Chaq Mol – Guitars
Jalomaah – Drums
Adra-Melek – Bass
Album Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl
Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)
Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print – Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)
Digital Album
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