CARPATHIAN FOREST – The Return of True Norwegian Black Metal
Official CD reissues by ATMF – Out February 24th, 2026
ATMF and the Cult Collection proudly present the faithful CD reissues
of three essential milestones from one of the most uncompromising and
influential bands in the history of Norwegian Black Metal:
CARPATHIAN FOREST – Defending the Throne of Evil
CARPATHIAN FOREST – Skjend Hans Lik
CARPATHIAN FOREST – Fuck You All !!! (Caput tuum in ano est)
Throughout their career, Carpathian Forest have embodied the raw
essence of true black metal — a sound and spirit born from chaos,
misanthropy, and the rejection of conformity. Their music stands as a
declaration of independence from a scene that has too often become
plastic, tamed, and predictable. Unfiltered and instinctive,
Carpathian Forest’s legacy continues to burn with the same feral
intensity that once redefined Norwegian darkness.
Layout by Francesco Gemelli 
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Defending the Throne of Evil
Originally released in 2003, Defending the Throne of Evil represents
one of the absolute pinnacles of Carpathian Forest’s career. The album
is a hypnotic descent into blackened decadence, where grim riffs
intertwine with haunting, morbid keyboards to create an atmosphere of
unmatched menace. Elegantly sinister yet brutally raw, it stands as a
testament to the band’s ability to balance chaos with an eerie sense
of beauty.
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Skjend Hans Lik
More than just a collection of re-recorded material, Skjend Hans Lik
(2004) also includes the legendary and timeless 1992 demo Bloodlust
and Perversion — the primordial scream that marked the band’s entrance
into the underground. This release bridges the past and the present of
Carpathian Forest, capturing both their earliest, most primitive
energy and their later, more refined sonic depravity.
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Fuck You All !!! (Caput tuum in ano est)
Released in 2006, Fuck You All !!! is Carpathian Forest at their most
violent and unapologetic. Here, their black metal fury fuses perfectly
with an anarchic punk energy, delivering a record that is direct,
filthy, and utterly without compromise. Sparse atmospheric passages
only amplify the impact, casting a sinister shadow over an album that
remains raw, passionate, and unmistakably Carpathian Forest.
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ATMF and the Cult Collection are proud to include these three
monumental releases in their historic series, honoring the legacy of a
band that never bowed to trends and always remained true to the
essence of Black Metal rebellion.
All CDs available worldwide on February 24th, 2026.
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