BAL-SAGOTH – a black moon broods over lemuria DLP black

2LP with gatefold-sleeve, 20-page 12″ booklet, ltd to 250 x classic black vinyl

Between 1994 and 1998, the mighty BAL-SAGOTH recorded their now legendary First Trilogy of albums, which were originally unleashed by the cult UK label Cacophonous Records. These renowned masterworks of Symphonic Fantasy Black Metal defined a genre and provided inspiration for an entire generation of bands who subsequently rose in BAL-SAGOTH’s illustrious wake. Now, A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria, Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule and Battle Magic return triumphantly as newly remastered editions complete with lavishly illustrated lyric booklets! A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria is presented in its entirety as a gatefold double vinyl LP edition, while Starfire Burning upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule and Battle Magic are finally making their long-awaited first appearances on vinyl after more than three decades!

All hail the true kings of symphonic sword & sorcery Black Metal!
ALL HAIL BAL-SAGOTH!

A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria (1995)

BAL-SAGOTH’s darkly renowned debut album rises from the shadows once again to commemorate more than three decades of sinister splendour! The malefic first opus from Britain’s kings of symphonic sword & sorcery black metal has been expertly remastered and is proudly presented with the classic original cover artwork and a lavishly illustrated lyric booklet featuring an exclusive new interview with BAL-SAGOTH vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts. Experience anew the raw, arcane power of BAL-SAGOTH’s inaugural malediction with the eldritch A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria.

Including many never seen pictures and new in-depth interview with Byron Roberts conducted by Olivier „Zoltar“ Badin.
Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in December 2025.

Tracks:

1. Hatheg Kla
2. Dreaming of Atlantean Spires
3. Spellcraft & Moonfire (Beyond the Citadel of Frosts)
4. A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria
5. Enthroned in the Temple of the Serpent Kings
6. Shadows ‚Neath the Black Pyramid
7. Witch-Storm
8. The Ravening
9. Into the Silent Chambers of the Sapphirean Throne (Sagas from the Antediluvian Scrolls)
10. Valley of Silent Paths

Genres: Black Metal

GPSR Information:
Manufacturer:
Darkness Shall Rise Productions
Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany
darknessshallrise(at)gmx.de