666 - s/t LP indie Gatefold sleeve with explicit artwork

Gatefold sleeve with explicit artwork contained within

delving far afield from the pop drenched melodies which have defined his recent efforts

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These recordings were left sitting on shelves for many years due to industry politics

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666 - s/t LP indie Gatefold sleeve with explicit artworkA collection of live recordings from 666, a Norwegian antecedent to Mayhem whose Satanic aesthetic and live shows predated the more infamous black metal band. Almost completely overlooked for close to three decades, 666 (pronounced sax sax sax) was formed in the northern city of Troms in early 1982. In terms of sound, 666 was very closely aligned with Venom and Motrhead, who (along with The Stooges) are both identified as primary influences. The live