Damned in Black is the sixth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Immortal. It was released on March 27, 2000, through Osmose Productions, making it their last album released through their long-time collaboration with the French record label. It's their first album where bass guitar duties are handled by Iscariah. During the recording session in the Abyss studio, the band also recorded a cover version of Mayhem's song "From The Dark Past", which later appeared on Originators of the Northern Darkness - A Tribute to Mayhem compilation.
Release It is known that there were five different issues distributed next to the original jewel case: a limited edition digipak, a limited edition picture box case, a special cassette tape edition and a limited edition hand-numbered vinyl pressing, which was released under Osmose Productions and was later reissued in 2005.
Critical reception
AllMusic wrote, "While it will most likely be overlooked considering Immortal's brightest and deadliest moments came before and after it (respectively)", "Damned in Black strikes one as being At the Heart of Winter and Sons of Northern Darkness' nasty, spiteful little brother, sounding slightly rushed, unkempt and panicky, with whirlwind blastbeats more prominent in the arrangements. But the album benefits from this approach; it's an angrier, more fiery record".
Track listing
Personnel
Immortal Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) – vocals & guitar Iscariah (Stian Smørholm) – bass Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) – drums
Additional personnel Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal) – lyrics
Charts Chart (2000) Peakposition German Albums ChartGerman Top 10095
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