It is with great, sadistic pleasure that we at Sacrifire Productions announce the release of the original version of Azaghal’s third album ‘Of Beasts and Vultures’ – now titled ‘Pedoista ja Raadonsyöjistä’ – recorded in late 2000 and early 2001. The album will be available on select digital platforms (Bandcamp, Ampwall and YouTube) as well as in a very limited cassette run (limited to 50 hand-numbered copies).
Featuring a rawer sound and mix, ‘Pedoista ja Raadonsyöjistä’ carries a darker atmosphere compared to the version released by Evil Horde in 2001. Most of these tracks have been scattered across splits and compilations over the years, but the album in this original form has never been released before. It contains nine tracks of cold Finnish Black Metal from the old days.
Founding member Narqath had this to say:
‘Finally available the original recording of what later became ‘Of Beasts and Vultures’, in all its raw and unforgiving glory. Rejected by the label, I am happy to finally have this piece of Satanic, anti-human filth unleashed in tape and digital format for you all’.
Formed in 1995, Azaghal is one of Finland’s longest-running Black Metal bands, with 12 full-length albums and numerous splits, EPs, and compilation releases to their name.
