{"product_id":"2510878","title":"Fleurety - Department Of Apocalyptic Affairs (25th Anniversary Edition) (White\/Black Marble Vinyl) [VINYL]","description":"25th ANNIVERSARY WHITE\/BLACK MARBLE EDITION OF FLEURETY'S SEMINAL 2000 ALBUM WHICH BROUGHT WEIRDNESS INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM - FEATURES MEMBERS OF MAYHEM, ULVER, ARCTURUS, AURA NOIR \u0026amp; MORE, WITH NEWLY REMASTERED AUDIO \u0026amp; PRESENTED ON VINYL FOR THE FIRST TIME -  PRODUCED BY KRISTOFFER RYGG OF ULVER.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nFleurety was formed in Ytre Enebakk, Norway in 1991, \u0026amp; is known for pioneering an experimental \u0026amp; boundary-breaking approach to black metal, integrating a variety of styles beyond purely metallic ones. The band has released three studio albums to date, plus a string of EP's, \u0026amp; has primarily existed as a duo featuring guitarist Alexander Nordgaren (formerly live guitarist for Norwegian legends, Mayhem) \u0026amp; drummer\/vocalist Svein Egil \"Zweizz\" Hatlevik (Umoral, Strid, ex-Dodheimsgard) throughout their full history.\u003cp\u003eFleurety was considered a slight oddity to the rest of the Norwegian movement at the time of their inception, for developing an altogether different style with more dynamic musical influences \u0026amp; obscure \u0026amp; non-traditional riffing. Following on from the 'Black Snow' demo in 1993 \u0026amp; the 'A Darker Shade Of Evil' 7\" the following year, the band presented their full-length debut to the world in the shape of 'Min Tid Skal Komme'; an exquisite \u0026amp; revered journey through dark \u0026amp; often introspective soundscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Department Of Apocalyptic Affairs' followed in 2000 \u0026amp; revealed an even more avantgarde, eccentric \u0026amp; eclectic blend of genre fusing, with Nordgaren \u0026amp; Hatlevik joined by a multitude of guests on the album, including many legends of the Norwegian scene including Hellhammer \u0026amp; Maniac of Mayhem, \u0026amp; Kristoffer Rygg of fellow Norwegian experimentalists Ulver, who also handled production duties on the release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition of 'Department Of Apocalyptic Affairs' marks the album's debut pressing on the vinyl format \u0026amp; is presented on limited white \u0026amp; black marble vinyl. The audio was also specially remastered by Greg Chandler (Esoteric) at Priory Studios for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54234905805185,"sku":"2510878","price":28.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/71T8CYAyuJL._AC_SL1500_18dee1d7-a77d-46fa-af5f-aa92617df852.jpg?v=1744802487","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2510878","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}