The Essence of Black Purity
| The Essence of Black Purity | ||||
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| EP by Watain | ||||
| Released | October 1999[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1999, Necromorbus Studio[2] | |||
| Genre | Black metal | |||
| Length | 7:14 | |||
| Label | Grim Rune | |||
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The Essence of Black Purity is the third release by the black metal band Watain. It was released in 1999 on EP format[3] on Grim Rune Records and was limited to 300 copies.[4] Grim Rune website mentions that the EP "got a generally good response in the underground circuits."[5] Similarly, Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic wrote that Watain "quickly gain[ed] underground credibility" with this "uncompromising 7" release".[6]
When asked his opinion about Watain's older albums, vocalist Erik Danielsson said: "I appreciate them for what they are, monuments of what we were before, pieces of evolution. The rehearsal demo was just a primitive attempt though, but the 7" actually still makes me tremble at times. I accept it for being a debut release, yet I think that it's positive that it is not available anymore, since what we offer today is much closer to what we want Watain to be. I can be good to look back and remember at times, but now we are trying to focus on looking ahead on what's to come. One thing I really like about the 7" is the lyric to the title track; it still means a lot to me."[7]
When asked if there is a possibility of re-releasing their early albums, Danielsson commented: "The old releases will stay what they are; monuments of the past, remembered by some, unnoticed by others. We do not intend to re-release any of these outputs, as we believe our new material is far more interesting. But who knows…"[8] Danielsson also considers the EP their first official release and regards the two tracks "as magnificent pieces of black metal".[9]
Track listing
- "On Horns Impaled" – 2:56
- "The Essence of Black Purity" – 4:19
References
- ↑ News, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ From the cunt of Satan..., accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ The Story, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Temple of Watain » Releases, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Biography, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Eduardo Rivadavia: Watain Biography, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Ronald Ziegler: Merchandise whorery, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Mirgilus: Watain, accessed on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Mikael: WATAIN (Interview 2004), accessed on 29 April 2013.