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Dodheimsgard - 666 International

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666 International is the third studio album by Norwegian band Dødheimsgard, released in 1999. The album represents a significant departure from conventional black metal by incorporating industrial, electronic, and avant-garde elements. Featuring members Vicotnik and Aldrahn alongside newer additions like Apollyon and Galder, the recording demonstrates the experimental direction that would later be categorized as post-black metal. The album's production techniques, use of synthesizers, and unconventional song structures influenced subsequent developments in extreme metal, particularly the incorporation of electronic elements into black metal frameworks.

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What makes Dødheimsgard's 666 International unique?

Released in 1999, the album represents a significant departure from conventional Norwegian black metal by heavily incorporating industrial, electronic, and avant-garde elements. It uses strange synthesizer textures and futuristic soundscapes alongside traditional metal aggression.

Who played on Dødheimsgard's 666 International?

The album features key Dødheimsgard members Vicotnik and Aldrahn, who handled guitars, bass, and vocals. It also notably includes the keyboard and programming work of Galder, who would later join the prominent black metal band Old Man's Child.

When was 666 International by Dødheimsgard released?

The album was released in 1999 as the third studio album by the Norwegian band. It served as a highly experimental follow-up to their earlier, more traditional black metal records.

What genre is Dødheimsgard's 666 International?

While rooted in black metal, the record is widely classified as avant-garde metal and industrial black metal. The band actively sought to destroy genre boundaries by utilizing drum machines, electronic glitches, and progressive song structures.

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