Viking Crown
Viking Crown was one of the seemingly countless
Phil Anselmo projects that
he occupied his time with during
Pantera
down times, this one also featuring his now ex-wife Opal.
If nothing else, at least all of his projects don't sound like
his main band, unlike many artists whose solo works sound just
his/her regular band.
Viking Crown was Anselmo's venture into the extreme harsh forms
of early minimalist black metal.
Almost ambient at times, the deliberately poorly produced songs
were at times quite disturbing and evil sounding, bleak
soundscapes of harsh noise, quite characteristic of the early
Norwegian bands such as
Darkthrone.
There are traces of interest here, but the poor sound quality
was really a detriment, and it's clear this was done more to
satisfy the member's needs rather than appeal to any real
audience.
Anselmo fans would be better served listening to
Down or
Superjoint Ritual.
Discography
(EP) Unorthodox Steps Of Ritual
1999
Baphomet
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- Intro
- Asmodeus Rising
- Satan Ruler of Earth
- Lust and Destruction
- The Judas Goat
- Unorthodox Steps of Ritual
- Blaspheme
- Invocation toward the Conjuration of Black Souls
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|
Innocence From Hell
1999
Baphomet
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- Intro: Song of Faduf
- Innocence from Hell
- Burning Emherf of Mockery
- Birth of the Devil Fetus
- Red Flamd of Tin
- Overloard of Infinte Depression
- Long and Mighty Reign of Satan
- Raped by an Angel
- Seventh Florm of the Blood Demon
- Gathering
- Outro: The Blood of Sadus
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- Killjoy
- Phil Anselmo
- Opal Enthroned
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Reviews: Chronicles Of Chaos
Banished Rhythmic Hate
2001
Season Of Mist
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- Christianity Has No Chance
- Possessed (From Within)
- Banished Rhythmic Hate
- Contemplating The Pitch Black
- View Of A Desolate Wasteland
- Swallowed By Black Mass
- Accepting The Rise Of Satanism
- Unspoken Vows Of A Midnight Offering
- Draped In Treachery
- The Woods Own Countless Voices
- Poisoned By The Blood Of Christ
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- Killjoy
- Phil Anselmo
- Opal Enthroned
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Reviews: Lords Of Metal
Metal Observer
