Bal-Sagoth - Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule (MC)

BAL-SAGOTH - First Trilogy

Between 1994 and 1998, the mighty BAL-SAGOTH recorded their now legendary First Trilogy of albums, which were originally unleashed by the cult UK label Cacophonous Records. These renowned masterworks of Symphonic Fantasy Black Metal defined a genre and provided inspiration for an entire generation of bands who subsequently rose in BAL-SAGOTH's illustrious wake. Now, A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria, Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule and Battle Magic return triumphantly as newly remastered editions complete with lavishly illustrated lyric booklets! A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria is presented in its entirety as a gatefold double vinyl LP edition, while Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule and Battle Magic are finally making their long-awaited first appearances on vinyl after more than three decades!

All hail the true kings of symphonic sword & sorcery Black Metal!
ALL HAIL BAL-SAGOTH!

Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule (1996)

BAL-SAGOTH's legendary masterwork returns triumphantly to commemorate the album's 30th anniversary! The epic second opus from Britain's kings of symphonic sword & sorcery black metal has been expertly remastered and is proudly presented on vinyl for the first time in the album's history! Featuring the classic original cover artwork and a lavishly illustrated lyric booklet containing an exclusive new interview with BAL-SAGOTH vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts. Return to the ancient epochs of dark sorcery and cold steel with the genre-defining magnum opus Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule.

Including many never seen pictures and new in-depth interview with Byron Roberts conducted by Olivier "Zoltar" Badin.
Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in December 2025.