Einherjer's 1996 debut album, Dragons of the North, stands as a foundational text in the Viking metal subgenre. This record offers a raw, unpolished glimpse into the nascent sound of epic, battle-ready metal from the Norwegian underground.
- Dragons of the North was recorded at the renowned S.U.P. Studio in Munkedal, Sweden, with producer Peter Tägtgren.
- The album was released on Napalm Records Handels GmbH, a label that would go on to become a major force in extreme metal.
- While not a commercial breakthrough, the album gained significant cult status among fans of early Viking and pagan metal.
Einherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, formed in 1993. They are known for their epic, folky take on black and death metal. Dragons of the North marked their first full-length release, following a pair of demos and an EP.
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