Artist: Emperor
Genre: Black Metal
Emperor are a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991, becoming one of the most influential bands in Norwegian black metal's second wave. The band, founded by Ihsahn and Samoth, created symphonic black metal combining raw aggression with keyboard atmospheres and complex compositions. Albums like 'In the Nightside Eclipse' and 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk' are black metal classics, featuring blast beats, tremolo-picked guitars, and symphonic elements. Emperor's music was more ambitious and compositionally complex than typical black metal, incorporating progressive and classical influences. Despite members' involvement in Norwegian black metal's controversial early 1990s scene, Emperor focused on musical progression. They split in 2001 but have reunited for occasional performances. Emperor represents black metal at its most ambitious and symphonic, demonstrating that extreme metal could be both brutal and compositionally sophisticated. Their influence on symphonic and progressive black metal is substantial.
Emperor vinyl records (49)
GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR Asunder Sweet & Other Distress (2015 Canadian 4-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl the monumental fifth studio album from the legendary Montreal post-rock collective. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes thealbum is a condensed and intense suite originally performed live as Behemoth showcasing the band’s signature cinematic dynamics — from ominous drones to towering crescendos
£23.00 used
EMPEROR IX Equilibrium (Limited edition 2022 US issue 8-track LP pressed on Brown Black and Cream Coloured Vinyl with gatefold picture sleeve and fold out poster. Third album from the black metal titans which was originally releasedin 1999 and is as unrelenting as ever. Although not sealed this copy remains in near mint condition) Track Listing: A1 Curse You All Men
£33.99 used
STANLEY CLARKE Stanley Clarke (1974 UK 6-track LP also featuring Jan Hammer Bill Connors Tony Williams Airto Moreira & more picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition K50101) Track Listing: Vulcan Princess 4:00 Yesterday Princess 1:41 Lopsy Lu 7:03 Power 7:20 Spanish Phases For Strings And Bass 6:28 Life Suite 13:49
£17.00 used
GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR Slow Riot For New Zerø Kanada E.P (2000s Canadian reissue 2-track 12 180gram vinyl EP with embossed picture sleeve and card inner. Superb EP originally released in 1999 and featuring Moya and BBF3. Although not sealed both the sleeve and vinyl remain in near mint condition)
£22.99 used
GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven (2018 Canadian 19-track double album 2-LP reissue of the 2000 second studio album pressed on 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl [with VI256583 in run-out]. The deluxe&textured gatefold picture sleeve comes with the illustrated inners and the vinyl appears barely played CST012) Track Listing: Side A - Storm (21:59): 1
£27.99 used
EMPEROR Reverence - 1st (1997 limited edition UK 3-track 12 EP the teaser for their forthcoming album at the time with the first track being featured on Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk generally regarded by fans as a better mix than what is presented on that release. The sleeve has seen some general shelfwear mainly to the edges whilst the vinyl looks unplayed
£78.00 used
EMPEROR IX Equilibrium (2022 US issue 8-track LP pressed on Brown 180gram Coloured Vinyl housed within a gatefold picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inner sleeve. Third album from the black metal titans which was originally released in 1999 and is as unrelenting as ever. Although not sealed this copy remains in near mint condition)
£33.99 used
EMPEROR Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk - Dark Green Vinyl (2017 UK/EU 8-Track LP housed in single pocket picture sleeve with double sided illustrated inner sleeve. The second studio album from the legendary Nowegian black metal outfit originally released in 1997 reissued on Dark Green vinyl for the European market
£39.00 used
EMPEROR Prometheus : The Discipline Of Fire & Demise (2020 UK/EU/US 9-track LP . The fourth studio album by the Norwegian black metal band originally released in 2001 half speed remastered on 140gram black vinyl. Housed in a single pocket picture sleeve still sealed in its original hype-stickered shrinkwrap and therefor unplayed
£35.99 used
EMPEROR Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk (2005 UK 8-Track LP pressed on Green Vinyl Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics printed on the interior. The second studio album from the legendary Norwegian black metal outfit originally released in 1997. The sleeve shows only some minor shelfwear the vinyl grades Excellent showing some light paper scuffs which have no real impact on play) Track Listing: A1 Alsvartr (The Oath) A2 Ye Entracemperium A3 Thus Spake The Nightspirit A4 Ensorcelled By Khaos B1 The Loss And Curse Of Reverence B2 The Acclamation Of Bonds B3 With Strength I Burn B4 The Wanderer
£33.99 used










