"Frontschwein," Marduk's 13th studio album, delivered a brutal and uncompromising 10-track exploration of the Eastern Front during World War II, solidifying their reputation for martial black metal.
- The album title, "Frontschwein," is German for "front pig," a derogatory term used by Allied soldiers to describe German soldiers.
- Recorded at Endarker Studio in Norrköping, Sweden, the album was produced by Marduk themselves, with additional mixing and mastering by Magnus Devo Andersson.
- "Frontschwein" charted at #73 on the German album charts, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band in a country with a strong metal following.
Marduk is a Swedish black metal band formed in 1990, best known for their relentless, aggressive sound and focus on war and apocalyptic themes. By 2015, they had long been established as a pioneering force in the second wave of black metal, known for a prolific output and uncompromising sonic vision.
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