Emperor - Into The Infinity Of Thoughts

From the album "In The Nightside Eclipse".
It was recorded during the seventh full moon anno 1993 at Grieghallen Studios. Mixed
winter anno 1994. Produced by Emperor and Pytten.
Music composed by Samoth and Ihsahn. Lyrics by Samoth, Ihsahn and Mortiis on tracks 4 and 8.
Line-up:
Ihsahn - Lead Guitar, Vocals & Keyboards
Samoth - Guitar
Tchort - Bass
Faust - Drums

[@ManillaHeep]

Who’s still cranking this in 2024?

[@ashura865]

me

[@khrude7852]

Forever and ever.....

[@johannestetzelivonrosador7317]

Just discovered it

[@mariuszkarczewski1939]

Me bro

[@agentaxe]

Seeing them in 3 days live!

[@aaronrose7090]

One of the best album covers ever in my opinion

[@baplotnik]

I was thinking the same thing. this is just crazy

[@roxyg.w.5660]

This would make a perfect soundtrack for the Berserk series.

[@KeCo77495]

Perfect for the Femto scene.

[@hotepnaruto5232]

the intro sounds like an army of Apostles marching into the mortal world

[@patrickrobinson3751]

The whole album is an artistic masterpiece, this song however, this song is on a whole different level. Absolutely incredible. It is my go to when I need to think and just meditate

[@bartekbartek3626]

Into the night i wander

[@Jaylamah529]

The mind can go anywhere it desires

[@paulosapopemba8293]

Black metal masterpiece.

[@finismalorum9746]

+Paulo Sapopemba Fuck Brazil!

[@paulosapopemba8293]

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[@HeroSword_P]

@@finismalorum9746 Lol

[@jakobj55]

@@finismalorum9746 🤡

[@liltito1519]

@@finismalorum9746 yeah brazil sucks

[@hellpeccatum]

Black metal couldn't get any better than this. Listening In the Nightside for 21 years and still loving it .

[@broquestwarsneeder7617]

like 12 years for me now, appreciation for it still growing lol

[@WhoisVinnie]

@@broquestwarsneeder7617 You're 14 now I guess

[@broquestwarsneeder7617]

@@WhoisVinnie =)

[@TrollandDie]

With the album artwork, it creates a magical atmosphere: Something that's hard to explain but it's like driving on a large empty road in the middle of the night through plains and mountains with a full moon out. It's the nicest of feelings. Ice cold and beautiful. Ihsahn is a genius.

[@cockballsman7832]

@Dragonlordfrodo TV hahaha he was in for what ? Since when is that A crime

[@jonathangrass5283]

Am I the only one who has goosebumps when the thunder comes at 0:54? One of the best intros ever

[@guidocapaccioli957]

Jonathan Grass same!

[@bartekbartek3626]

Great one

[@mitchconner2165]

I have a problem with that haha. The thunder destroys the idea of cold winter

[@toprak3479]

​@@mitchconner2165 Lightning can strike in a blizzard / snowstorm, I'm pretty sure.

[@mitchconner2165]

@@toprak3479 Ok I believe you, thanks!

[@pieandslayerforlife]

7:26 that screech + that blast beat + that riff = automatic frost bite

[@lopolik]

6:42 one of the greatest screams in music ever.

[@kjetilhansen5363]

This is how you do symphonic black metal: keyboards in support of the guitars, not as the main focus.

[@bartekbartek3626]

True

[@AnkothOfficial]

@@bartekbartek3626 Trve \m/

[@user-ft9nt1vo3i]

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[@toprak3479]

Plenty of moments where the keyboards overpower the guitars. It's not a matter of which one should be louder or more prominent, it's about when each element of the music should be given a spotlight. It's a balancing act.

[@nunocosta834]

Beautiful...what an atmosphere...

[@viki2133]

This album manages to bring the beauty of classical music and mix it with the harshness of black metal, thus creating a masterpiece of its genre and one of the greatest records of all time.

[@dehumanizedtormentor6465]

one of the greatest albums of all time

[@flipflop7210]

Such a good album cover

[@penguincamp]

Kristian Wahlin is, in my mind, one of the best cover artists for metal records. His other amazing works are Bathory's Blood on Ice, Tiamat's Wildhoney, Dissection's first two albums, Wintersun's debut, and the first 5 Ensiferum albums.

[@masterblaster8440]

huh, didn't know those were all the same artist. Come to think of it though, those all do have very similar art styles

[@eridinthevirgin4191]

@@penguincamp Also the cover of the album named Overlords of the greying dawn by Draconis is pretty awesome

[@lvsitiwdr]

Good old times. Outstanding "wall" of sound and atmosphere.

[@theend665]

I remember hearing this album when I was sixteen. At the time, I was just discovering black metal. I still remember the feeling of buying the album due to being in awe of the pure beauty of the album art. Once the intro set in, I was hooked. But when 4:53 of this song started to take its course, my mind became trapped in a world this dimension does not hold. Nothing has matched this particular feeling, even to this day. There will never be another album quite like this.

[@Murska-arviotBlogspotFi]

First black metal album I ever bought was In The Nightside Eclipse and I can never forget how this opening for this majestic and beautiful album felt (2) decades ago. First two lines describes how I felt back then. And I still feel the same. One of the greatest albums ever. "As the Darkness creeps over the Northern mountains of Norway and the silence reach the woods, I awake and rise..."

[@SSEnrich]

What a crazy lucky choice. You got the best one at your first try!

[@XFLOWERMOUTHX]

8:14 gives me chills. One of the greatest symphonic parts in any black metal song ever.

[@jetaimemina]

Yep, I posted much the same sentiment 8 years ago, and it still holds true. That part is what I keep coming back to. That is what made black metal "click" for me.

[@Glori4n]

It really feels like a Dark Souls Boss battle theme

[@josedavid5332]

it's a better theme for bloodborne

[@sathanaful]

or a third age total war siege

[@Tsar_Waddles]

Glori4n old iron king meets nameless king

[@sinirablackmetal]

Can't have a Dark Souls comment without a Bloodborne reply

[@carlossaulriveralanderos9387]

sicierto :0

[@diamondjoe100]

A cosmic journey through time & space with the black wizards of extreme metal 🤘

[@antontipura2686]

As the Darkness creeps over the Northern mountains of Norway And the silence reach the woods I awake and rise... Into the night I wander Like many nights before, and like in my dreams, but centuries ago Under the moon, under the trees. Into the Infinity of Darkness Beyond the light of a new day Into the frozen nature chilly, Beyond the warmth of the dying sun. Hear the whispering of the wind The shadows calling... I gaze into the moon which grants me visions These twelve full moon nights of the year

[@sadistnecrosoul6573]

The lyrics are awesome for sure. It's like a story. A lot of Black Metal is that way.

[@jacksonzhangthyMetalhead]

yes

[@666Seelensturm]

I will never forget the days when I first listenend to this in the early 90s. When BM still had atmosphere and was a dark mystic aura...These were the days......long gone...But this album still has the ancient feeling I will never forget.

[@plaswuff1670]

Really dark, magical atmosphere. So good.

[@jacksonzhangthyMetalhead]

As the Darkness creeps over the Northern mountains of Norway and the silence reach the woods, I awake and rise... Into the night I wander, like many nights before, and like in my dreams, but centuries ago. Under the Moon, under the trees. Into the Infinity of Darkness, beyond the light of a new day, into the frozen nature chilly, beyond the warmth of the dying Sun. Hear the whispering of the wind, the Shadows calling... I gaze into the Moon which grants me visions these twelve full Moon nights of the year, and for each night the light of the holy disciples fades away. Weaker and weaker, one by one. Weaker and weaker, one by one. I gaze into the Moon which makes my mind pure as crystal lakes, my eyes cold as the darkest winter nights, by yet there is a flame…

[@TheMaestromMephisto]

It is still amazing to me how a couple of kids in their teens can produce music like this. Out of this world then and now as well. Excellent song.

[@oo.646]

Mortiis carried their "sound"; without him, they're basically an Immortal ripoff. Even on Ye Entrancemperium the opening riff is stated as Mayhem's, then clearly goes into a deconstructed Hvis Lyset Tar Oss main riff ripoff and the rest is circus music. And Satanism itself is alien, christian and NON-European. Total clowns.

[@bruteeliminater]

Its nice to find a metal video where everyone is talking about metal and not arguing or mentioning pop stars.

[@evildave2136]

Amazing record. They were so young when they made it. Timeless classic for sure.

[@kamelotmerlin]

I do not like black metal but there is something about this album that draws me in.

[@snatch_that_grovy_up9049]

+kamelotmerlin If you can get on this album's level then you're in pretty good shape to appreciate other black metal acts, especially Norwegian.

[@SelflessResurrection]

You might like symphonic black metal which is what a lot of non-black metal lovers are into.

[@sammyshehole]

It’s because this actually took true talent to create. A lot of other black metal, not so much.

[@toprak3479]

@@sammyshehole Agreed 100%.

[@kotw1432]

@@toprak3479 Dude I see you everywhere

[@JorgeLeitner]

Man, such a huge atmosphere in this song...

[@robertg305]

Highly Glorious

[@MadderR3d]

Still fucking majestic & brilliant. Timeless classic!

[@JoeWags888]

So Great. The album artwork is absolutely beautiful, if i stare at the cover while listening to this it makes the experince even more epic!

[@the_bassiah]

This song just overloads me with it's kickassness and it's epicness. I cannot handle how amazing it is. Actually one of the only few songs that make me feel THAT intensely. It holds nothing back. Absolute brilliant masterpiece.

[@CabalDarkMoon]

The song that has mostly changed my life... Emperor ruled! \m/

[@darthjavader]

This album is a journey!

[@kvltgoro]

Pure masterpiece

[@OftheNorthRecords]

The first 40 seconds or so, makes me feel like I'm in a frozen abyss, leading a goblin army through the dark tunnels marching to attack.

[@deadpeasant4178]

Emperor always! Into the infinity! Hail

[@FireAstaroth]

I’m only just now noticing the horse at the top which was featured on the Ep cover

[@CaptBlasi]

Bought in February 1995 (28 years ago, fuck!). My first Black Metal album. The best Symphonic BM ever released.

[@haxstat]

I'm just here to remind you that we listen this in 2022. And we love it!

[@lornest]

I am new to Norwegian Black Metal, and I've gotta say this is astoundingly powerful music.

[@pablodquezada2892]

This is mi first time listening, I don't know what to expect but I'm totally forward to this experience

[@guidocapaccioli957]

Pablo DQuezada how was it?

[@ih8makinusernames]

This, Nattends Madrigal, and At the Heart of Winter are my all time favorite BM albums.

[@sadistnecrosoul6573]

The atmosphere of this song is awesome, but so is the whole album.

[@Jaiwho]

it's so satisfying to play this on guitar !

[@b.entranceperium]

Whowwweee. Cette chanson est formidable... Mon Deu.. comment rester zen! Tres amazing. Merci beaucoup pour cette video.

[@santiagoortega5187]

what a perverse atmosphere, by far in my opinion the best black metal album ever made.

[@toprak3479]

Agreed. The atmosphere on this record is unmatched.

[@valfar27]

"May these moments under the Moon be eternal. May the infinity haunt me... In Darkness...." --------------fucking epic--------------------

[@Golem29]

This causes the temperature of the room to drop. Excellent stuff

[@Heavymetalvideogamer]

I remember buying this back in '96. One of my favorite songs/albums/bands ever, and still completely amazing today!

[@kniflheim]

a journey i will never forget.

[@ZARATUSTRA8511]

"yet there is a flame inside, it guides me into the dark shadows beyond this world, into the infinity Of thoughts...!" AN ANTHEM.

[@xeokym223]

Yeah & it's too bad that so many brilliant lyrics like that are totally indiscernible. What is the point of writing lyrics at all when absolutely *_no one_* can make them out?

[@ZARATUSTRA8511]

who that lyrics understand have a totaly different thoughts and a special perspective of all things.

[@lemisanthrope8384]

***** Some people CAN make them out. Just because you cannot does not make it pointless. To each their own I say. Wanna hear music that is entirely indiscernible? Try some of Xasthur's music. It's so low-fi it can be near impossible to make out the lyrics. Yet there is still someone out there that was able to make out what was being said and write down the lyrics and put them on the internet. Can't understand what's being sung simply have a read through the lyrics while listening to the song and bam. Now it can all be understood. :)

[@patrickrobinson3751]

The point is creating an atmosphere of horror. Much like in death metal with the gutteral low end growls, black metal uses the highs to reflect a feeling of horrific suffering and demonic possession and things of that nature. Your vocals in this genre are an instrument of their own.

[@Betonoszlop]

Roaring like a wild beast, this tracks rips the night boredom apart. Hails Emperor!

[@amarillo315]

This song is black metal at its finest. I have yet to hear one better.

[@Dcramer]

entire shadowthrone album by satyricon

[@spacecadet8843]

Dissection is not even close to this. Their first album is decent, their second...not so much

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Ralphy Villa Learn the albums name first before you start claiming it's better than this

[@jeanrotmont7163]

Hahahahahaha!!! Well said!!

[@RustlingJimmies69]

Even though he spelt it wrong, de mysteriis dom sathanas is a great album.

[@PRATIK1900]

25 Years. Gonna spin this tonight :D

[@hairyfrog429]

Brings me back to high school

[@albertosamaniego2476]

masterpiece!

[@aaronrose7090]

This album saved my life

[@AK4769er]

This album as a whole does induce infinity thoughts.

[@Hypnotize4578]

Currently taking a good listen to this album as my friend gave as a suggestion, and it is never worth regretting. It makes me smile.

[@TheNephym]

Still have goose-flesh with this album, after many many listenings

[@Heavydoomdeth]

Amazing song.

[@Catar19]

amazing atmosphere

[@husqvarnaQC]

majestic and grandiose

[@2112mrrushfan]

this was not really meant to be as full of hate, it was meant to be the coldest, most despairing music one has ever listened to, to send chills down your spine throughout the whole song

[@ihatecapitalistpigsX]

This is amazing. it breaks my heart, then sews it back together again with it's beauty. I wish I could die and live in this song forever...

[@openyourearsopenyourmind8069]

Thank you for posting this. ^_^

[@Esa673]

I like this. Good memories.

[@claude692]

proud owner of this release.🥶🤘

[@emokiller907]

atmosphere out of this fucking world

[@zyxua]

one of the most beautiful album covers

[@robertsmerda2848]

Super kult album!Nadupaný starý norský Emperor!

[@WrathchildPL]

this artwork is beautiful

[@PhillyPhil02]

BEST ALBUM COVER ART EVER! Goes so well with the music, too.

[@ReadySaltedCrisps]

The best album cover of all time.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

One of the Best metal albums of all time!!! :/

[@Planetshakergort]

Storm of the Lights Bane and this album are the greatest black metal albums ever \m/

[@frecklefingers]

Listening to this album with head phones is like an outer body experience.

[@sagael7900]

Desde que hacen ese intro te atrapa el disco otro nivel Emperor grande entre los grandes.

[@jonathanphlek5252]

im a person who gets anxious really easily, this fucking masterpiece calms me down

[@jacksonzhangthyMetalhead]

Gorgeous🤘🏼

[@redshaftedflicker]

Masters of atmosphere no doubt about it.

[@JorgeLeitner]

The CD cover art is so epic...

[@pinkberry50]

Some of the best album artwork I've ever seen.

[@inpuris13]

I can't believe i'm just discovering this now

[@chevalierdulys]

Bear in mind that the creators of this alb had around 17 18 or 19. And this album didn't take one week to create..burzun and Windir are two other examples of teenagers creating masterpieces

[@SubliminalGenocide18]

I remember when I first heard this.....It literally took me to another world. Good shit Emperor!

[@kioro4221]

This is everything i've ever wanted in music

[@1349elvis]

All my Respect to Faust

[@BlackShadyFloyd]

The best song of EMPEROR

[@samuelepernigo6213]

This album IS BLACK METAL NOTHING ELSE TO SAY LISTEN AND STILL TREMBLE WITH EMOTION AFTER 27 YEARS METALSAM 81

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Yeah that part was a real throat scratcher... Ihsahn has been one of my personal faves for a long time, and his riffs are quite excellent as well.

[@Hrimhjarta]

One of the greatest pieces of music even today...

[@defyexistance]

So ridiculously complex. This is sheer genius. How this song, well the whole album for that matter, was composed, I have no idea. What a sense of Majesty and awe. Hard to decide which is better, Anthems... or this.

[@kimmolaine8069]

The best black metal album ever.

[@ZARATUSTRA8511]

...from the best black metal band ever.

[@lapinzaza33]

Kimmo Laine forever

[@MrRiffbear1]

heriard jean luc It astounds me that a 17 year old (at the time) could sing this.

[@lapinzaza33]

Krs Dee Ihsahn Was 17 years old or he wrote lamusique and to sing

[@MrRiffbear1]

He is VERY gifted! I don't normally listen to this style of music but this is pure magic!

[@AdrianoWotan]

This CD is great man !

[@putridabomination]

Proudly own the vinyl

[@DivineTrader]

Epic masterpiece. I remember when I first heard this in 1995. My jaw dropped.

[@1Buttonmasher]

I like the intro because it sounds like the descent into chaos and madness... which is the rest of the song. Good in an obscure way.