Helvete Catalogue

This is a 1992 catalogue from the old Helvete shop/mail order, the independent record label set up and run by Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth). It's the first catalogue, and the "Norwegian" edition, as I heard that Swedish versions exist(?). This was sent to me recently as a gift from a good friend in Oslo.

Misanthropy bag - 90s

 

This is a rather cool plastic bag from the mid 90's. Nothing amazing, just nice to have

Helvete basement

We visited the former Helvete shop in Oslo, which is now a bakery. The staff were kind enough to let us check out the infamous basement where from 1991 to 1993 Euronymous and co. held court. We found this still there almost 20 years later! Really exciting! Er... I mean grim

Burzum cassette

This is a Cymophane/Necropolis version of Burzum's 1993 "Det Som Engang Var".  It is unplayed and literally in perfect shape. Varg left the Deathlike Silence label and started Cymophane, then licenced this to Necropolis. Very, very few were made as Necropolis, according to Varg, ripped him off, hence he considers this a "bootleg" but it is an official release. Misanthropy soon released it on cd/vinyl on their label. Only cassetes were made and they were only available in the US. It even has translations in English.

Bathory Cassette tape - 1985

A mint condition US cassette tape of Bathory's 1984 self titled first album "Bathory" as released by Combat Records in the US in 1985. I received this cassette from a highly reputable source. It's 26 years old and in unplayed, perfect shape.

Ved Buens Ende demo tape 1995 - first print

An original first press first print of the deme tape Ved Buens Ende. Released on Ancient Lore record label in 1995. Apparently the first batch had a “hiss” sound which in subsequent pressings was removed. This has the hiss. Given by the band to Svein Egil Hatlevik of Fluerety who then passed it to me. Unplayed.

Track listing:
1. A Mask In The Mirror
2. The Carrier Of Wounds
3. You That May Wither
4. The Plunderer
5. Those Who Caress The Pale

Fleurety - Min Tid Skal Komme - album tape - 1995

Fleurety's 1995 first album, "Min Tid Skal Komme" as released by Morbid Noizz (Poland) in 1996. Still sealed in shrinkwrap and signed by Svein Egil Hatlevik.

Track listing:

1 Fragmenter av en fortid
2 En skikkelse i horisonten
3 Hvileløs?
4 Englers piler har ingen brodd
5 Fragmenter av en fremtid

MAYHEM bootleg tape

Mayhem bootleg tape from 1993 featuring some rehearsals and unreleased material dating back to 1990.

 

Emperor: Wrath of the Tyrant demo tape 1992 (master)

Emperor's demo (1992), released by Wild Rags, which was the only official release, the cassette itself says "Emporer Master" on it. Not sure why so info is appreciated.

Track list:

1.Introduction
2.Ancient Queen
3.My Empire's Doom
4.Forgotten Centuries
5.Night of the Graveless Souls
6.Moon over Kara-Shehr
7.Witches Sabbath
8.Lord of the Storms
9.Wrath of the Tyrant
10. Witches Sabbath
11. Ancient Queen


After a short while together, the band released a demo entitled Wrath of the Tyrant. It quickly gained popularity in the underground and attracted the attention of the then-start-up label Candlelight. Soon afterwards, a record contract was signed, Samoth moved to rhythm guitar, Ihsahn continued the vocal duties and lead guitars, and Faust was recruited as a drummer. The band was signed to the infamous first black metal label, Deathlike Silence Productions, and planned to release their next album soon, though the band never managed to release any material while signed to DSP.

Mortiis - Era 1 VHS tape

"Reisene Til Grotter Og Odemarker", 24 minute track on video cassette, from the album "Keiser Av En Dimensjon Ukjent", 1995. All of the Era I albums were composed entirely on synthesizers, creating a sound that Mortiis described as "dark dungeon music".

SATYRICON vhs tape 1996

"Mother North" video cassette tape, taken from their third album "Nemesis Divina" - 1996.

Because there is a naked chick on the cover of this video, it's posted "after the jump" with the actual video footage.

IMMORTAL Vhs tape

VHS tape from Immortal. "Masters of Rebulah Frost. Sons of Northern Darkness". Produced by David Palser for Peak Productions in Norway, 1995. Featuring "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms" and "Blashyrkh".

Venom tape "Black Metal" 1985

Original Venom "Black Metal" cassette tape album from 1985, American release by Combat Records.

Track listing: (this version comes with 3 bonus tracks)

1. Black Metal 3:40
2. To Hell And Back 3:00
3. Buried Alive 4:16
4. Raise The Dead 2:45
5. Acid Queen* 2:28
6. Blood Lust* 2:59
7. Teacher's Pet 4:41
8. Leave Me In Hell 3:33
9. Sacrifice 4:27
10. Heaven's On Fire 3:40
11. Countess Bathory 3:44
12. Die Hard* 3:02
13. Don't Burn The Witch 3:20
14. At War With Satan (Introduction) 2:14