NOCTURNAL BREED carry the beast KAR247LP

Norwegian Black-Thrash Fury: Nocturnal Breed’s ‘Carry The Beast’ (KAR247LPC)

Today’s entry features the seventh studio onslaught from a legendary Norwegian outfit. We are looking at the 2023 limited edition vinyl release of Carry The Beast by Nocturnal Breed, released on Dark Essence Records with the catalog number KAR247LPC.

Old-School Aggression

Released on June 23, 2023, this album continues the band’s long-standing tradition of blending 80s heavy metal nostalgia with the ferocity of black and thrash metal. Described as a mix of old-school heavy metal and pristine thrash, the record is an unpretentious tribute to the genre’s roots. With track titles like “Thrash Metal Hate-Saw,” “Knights Of Denim,” and the motör-charged “Atomic Cruiser,” the album delivers high-energy riffs and attitude in equal measure.

Format and Packaging

This release is designed for collectors of extreme metal. It is a Limited Edition pressing presented on Translucent Red vinyl. The record is housed in a high-quality gatefold jacket, providing ample space for the artwork and layout. The barcode 7073317000295 confirms this specific Norwegian pressing.

Raw Norwegian Black-Thrash: Nocturnal Breed’s “Carry the Beast”

In the world of extreme metal, Norway’s Nocturnal Breed has carved out a fierce reputation for delivering raw, uncompromising, and authentic black-thrash. A powerful testament to their savage sound is their album, “Carry the Beast,” released on Karisma Records with the catalog number kar247lp.

This is not music for the faint of heart. “Carry the Beast” is a relentless, high-octane barrage of vicious, buzzsaw guitar riffs, frantic drumming, and snarling, venomous vocals. The band channels the spirit of old-school thrash (like Sodom or Kreator) and the first wave of black metal (like Venom and Bathory), creating a sound that is both nostalgic and furiously alive.

The album is a celebration of all things raw, fast, and heavy. The production is gritty, capturing the band’s live, chaotic energy perfectly. It’s an album that is unapologetically in-your-face, a perfect antidote to over-produced modern metal. This is the sound of leather, spikes, and pure, unadulterated aggression.

For any fan of true old-school thrash, raw black metal, and the unrelenting sound of the Norwegian extreme metal underground, “Carry the Beast” is an essential and ferocious listen. You can find this album on our website.