THE CULT 2004 ALBUM OF SUPREME BLACKENED THRASH FROM THE NORWEGIAN PIONEERS. PRESENTED ON MID-PRICE CD.

Norway's Aura Noir was formed in 1993 by Aggressor & Apollyon in pursuit of a more thrash-based form of black metal than much of what was coming out at the time - particularly in their homeland - citing bands such as Slayer, Sodom & Kreator as inspirations along with purveyors of the scene such as Venom, for a dirtier, stripped down, violent black/thrash metal sound. Their first official release was the 'Dreams Like Deserts' EP on Hot Records in 1995, followed by the genre classic 'Black Thrash Attack’ & from there-on Aura Noir has become a leading act of the scene.

Aura Noir, consisting of revered members of the Norwegian scene known from other acts such as Mayhem, RUïM, Ved Buens Ende, Coffin Storm, & Dødheimsgard, developed a strong underground fan base over the years through relentless live work & unwavering dedication to the dark & ugly thrash of the old masters of the 80s. 'The Merciless' was the band's brutal 2004 masterpiece & the first release on Darkthrone's Peaceville imprint, which was known as Tyrant Syndicate.