A new release from the German masters of Teutonic Black/Thrash Metal!! They have managed to unbury a fantastic live recording from "DESASTER"s older days: 1997, just when their groundbreaking MCD “Stormbringer” had been released! What you get here are live tracks from that MCD and from their debut full-length masterpiece “A Touch of Medieval Darkness”: eight tracks of boiling steel to pump into your veins! You can now relive those magnificent times under the Teutonic banner and with great sound quality!!

The history of "DESASTER" goes back as far as 1988 when two young metal maniacs from Koblenz, Germany decided to follow the path once paved by bands such as "HELLHAMMER" and "DESTRUCTION". The band played their first and now legendary live concert in 1989 – which also marked the official birth of "DESASTER". After making several line-up changes between 1990 and 1992, original member/guitarist Infernal soldiered on with vocalist Okkulto and bassist Odin. Talk about a Live Experience! This album reminds me of what I could only imagine what it was like back in the late 80s and early 90s of traditional black metal from Norway. Waiting outside in the cold, with your corpse paint on, your leather jacket, and closest friends swapping cassette tapes so you can share your favorite bands. This live album from 1997, "DESASTER" brings that old school feel and we're here for it!

“In a Winter Battle” The album kicks off with “In A Winter Battle,” a track that sets the stage with a relentless barrage of tremolo-picked riffs and blast beats. The song’s ferocious energy and abrasive production are consistent throughout "DESASTER"s sound. The chaotic atmosphere and intense vocal delivery immediately immerse the listener in the band’s stormy world. “The Swords Will Never Sink” continues the album’s onslaught with a slightly more mid-tempo approach, though it maintains the aggressive edge. The track features a driving rhythm and an anthemic chorus, punctuated by dark, ominous melodies. The song’s themes of warfare and chaos are delivered with an unrestrained fury. “Porter of Hellgate” This track features a more dynamic composition, with shifts between blasting speed and slower, more deliberate passages.“Porter of Hellgate”is A staple, and has become part of "DESASTER"s ability to craft compelling arrangements while staying true to their raw sound. The song’s ritualistic feel is enhanced by its eerie, almost ceremonial atmosphere.

"Bring the Storm to Rotterdam" is produced with a raw, unpolished edge that suits "DESASTER"s black metal sound. The production is gritty and uncompromising, capturing the band’s ferocity and intensity. The mix allows the guitars and drums to cut through the sonic fog, while the vocals remain harsh and brutal. This production style enhances the album’s dark and aggressive atmosphere.