Thorns - Stigma Diabolicum (CD Leatherbook - Black) Prophecy Productions liner notes and lyrics have

liner notes and lyrics have been added to provide a thorough look at the band's first decade since the original release

Singer/guitarist Raven van Dorst comments on the choice of the EP's lead track: "Apart from being a massive hit during our childhood years that was weaved into the very structure of our musical beings

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"Paleobotany" comes with all the trademark characteristics that set BOTANIST apart from all other metal acts on this planet

Thorns - Stigma Diabolicum (CD Leatherbook - Black) Prophecy Productions liner notes and lyrics haveThe early recordings of THORNS and their predecessor STIGMA DIABOLICUM belong to the most legendary and influential Norwegian black metal works of all time. This encompasses STIGMA DIABOLICUMs "Luna De Nocturnus" demo (1991) and rehearsal tape as well the THORNS demos "Grymyrk" (1991) and "Trndertun" (1992). Mastermind Snorre Ruch aka Blackthorn is widely credited as the original creator of the Nordic black metal guitar sound that in combination with