ASTARTE - Doomed Dark Years, MC

“Doomed Dark Years” is the debut full-length album by Greek black metal band ASTARTE, originally released in 1998.

This exclusive 100-copy limited edition reissue includes bonus tracks, providing a unique opportunity to experience the groundbreaking early work of Astarte, an all-female black metal band comprising Tristessa (R.I.P.), Kinthia, Nemesis, and Ice. As pioneers in a predominantly male-dominated genre, Astarte delivered a debut album that remains a hidden gem in black metal history.

“Doomed Dark Years” is celebrated for its masterful fusion of raw black metal intensity and symphonic elements, resulting in a sound that is both grimly powerful and hauntingly melodic. The album's minimalistic, repetitive riffs create an immersive atmosphere that fans of bands like Nokturnal Mortum, Rotting Christ, and early Darkthrone will find captivating. This reissue is a must-have for black metal enthusiasts seeking to explore one of the genre's most underrated albums.