Total Death's raw, unpolished sound and unconventional song structures marked a new, experimental chapter for the band, distancing them further from the burgeoning second wave of black metal.
- Total Death was the first Darkthrone album not to feature the band's own fenriz on drums, due to his focus on vocals and lyrics.
- The album was recorded and mixed in Necrohell studios, run by Lichtenfels of Mayhem.
- The album cover artwork was created by Nocturnal Art.
Darkthrone is a Norwegian duo, formed in 1988, initially known for pioneering the death metal sound before shifting to black metal. They are now widely recognized as pioneers of the Norwegian black metal scene.
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