THE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM OF UGLY METAL FROM THE NORWEGIAN BLACK THRASH PIONEERS.

Norway's Aura Noir was formed in 1993 by Aggressor (ex-DHG, Ved Buens Ende, Virus) & Apollyon (Coffin Storm, ex-DHG, ex-Immortal) in pursuit of a more thrash-based form of black metal than much of what was coming out at the time - particularly in their homeland - citing bands such as Slayer, Sodom & Kreator as inspirations along with purveyors of the scene such as Venom, for a dirtier, stripped down, violent black/thrash metal sound. Aura Noir was also notable for the inclusion of former Mayhem guitar maestro, Blasphemer (RUIM).

‘Deep Tracts Of Hell’ was Aura Noir's second album, & was originally released in 1998, taking the ferocity displayed on their debut, 'Black Thrash Attack' to greater heights, with Apollyon & Aggressor each sharing drums, guitars & vocal duties between tracks. The album was recorded & mixed at Jester Studios by Kristoffer Rygg (Ulver) in July 1998.

This edition of 'Deep Tracts Of Hell' contains re-mastered audio over the original, & also includes 2 bonus tracks; ‘Mirage’ & ‘The Rape’.

1. Deep Tracts Of Hell
2. Released Damnation
3. Swarm Of Vultures
4. Blood Unity
5. Slasher
6. Purification Of Hell
7. The Spiral Scar
8. The Beautiful, Darkest Path
9. Broth Of Oblivion
10. To Wear The Mark
Bonus Tracks
11. Mirage
12. The Rape