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Frost is the second studio album by the Norwegian extreme metal band Enslaved, released in 1994 via Candlelight Records. The record builds upon the group's early Viking black metal sound by combining raw, aggressive tremolo picking and blast beats with atmospheric synth elements. Lyrically and conceptually, the album draws heavily from Norse mythology, Viking history, and pre-Christian Scandinavian cosmology. It is considered an important release in the 1990s black metal underground, reflecting the genre's expansion toward regional folklore.
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Enslaved - Frost ranks #22 of 230 in the Black Metal Album ranking, behind Dissection - The Somberlain, ahead of Wolves in the Throne Room - Two Hunters.
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When was Enslaved's album Frost released?
Frost is the second studio album by the Norwegian extreme metal band Enslaved, released in 1994 via Candlelight Records. It was released during the foundational years of the Norwegian black metal scene.
What genre of music is Enslaved's Frost?
The record builds upon the group's early Viking black metal sound by combining raw, aggressive tremolo picking and blast beats with atmospheric synth elements. It is considered a pioneering album in the Viking metal subgenre.
Who played drums on Enslaved's Frost?
Frost features the debut of drummer Trym Torson with the band. He later went on to play for other major Norwegian black metal bands like Emperor and Zyklon.
How does Frost differ from Enslaved's later albums?
While Enslaved's later albums moved heavily into progressive metal and Pink Floyd-inspired sounds, Frost remains firmly rooted in aggressive black metal. It contains a rawer production value typical of the early 90s Norwegian scene.
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