As the Shadows Rise

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As the Shadows Rise
EP by Emperor
Released	1994
Genre	Black metal
Length	10:34
Label	Nocturnal Art productions
Emperor chronology
Emperor (1993) As the Shadows Rise (1994) In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)

As the Shadows Rise is an EP by Norwegian black metal band Emperor. It was later rereleased on compact disc as part of the True Kings of Norway split album with Immortal, Dimmu Borgir, Ancient and Arcturus.

The cover art is a woodcut by Gustave Doré (1832-1883). Other bands, including Dimmu Borgir and Season of Evil have used his work as well.

[edit] Track listing

1. "The Ancient Queen" – 3:25
2. "Witches Sabbath" – 5:23
3. "Lord of the Storms (Evil Necro Voice from Hell remix)" – 1:46

[edit] Credits

• Ihsahn – vocals, guitars, keyboards
• Samoth – guitars
• Mortiis – bass
• Faust – drums

v • d • e Emperor Ihsahn · Samoth · Trym Alver · Tchort · Mortiis · Faust Studio albums Wrath of the Tyrant · In the Nightside Eclipse · Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk · IX Equilibrium · Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise Live albums Emperial Live Ceremony Compilations Emperial Vinyl Presentation · Scattered Ashes: A Decade of Emperial Wrath Extended plays Hordanes Land (split) · Emperor · As the Shadows Rise · Reverence · True Kings of Norway (Split)