Immortal’s 3rd album - Battles in the North LP returns in a premium edition released by Osmose Productions (France), presented on high-quality 160-gram vinyl with a gatefold jacket, manufactured in the EU. A landmark of the 90s Norwegian black metal scene, the album captures the band’s signature frostbitten atmosphere. Immortal’s fantasy-driven worldbuilding and raw delivery helped establish them as one of the genre’s most enduring and influential acts. Musically, Battles in the North is pure, unfiltered black metal—fast, cold, and unrelenting. The record’s minimalist production highlights the blizzard-like tremolo riffing, relentless blast beats, and Abbath’s unmistakable rasp. Despite its simplicity, the album remains engaging and memorable, delivering concise, hard-hitting tracks that define the raw charm of early Norwegian black metal. Fans of straightforward, aggressive black metal will find plenty to love here, from the icy guitar tones to the nonstop percussive assault. While not the band’s most polished work, it stands strong among Immortal’s best, offering a powerful snapshot of their early sound. For collectors and newcomers alike, this Osmose Productions vinyl edition is a sharp, atmospheric journey into one of the genre’s essential releases.