In 1986 Darkthrone rose up from the darkness, brought to life by Gylve Nagell (drummer), Ted Skjellum (guitars/vocals), Ivar Enger (guitars) and Dag Nilsen (bass).
With this line up the band released 3 demos, Land Of Frost, Thulcandra and Cromlech before signing to Peaceville Records in a 4-album deal (starting with the release of their debut album 'Soulside Journey', recorded at Sunlight Studios, Sweden in 1991).
The band has never lost contact with their original label Peaceville. This has resulted in their working closely together again on 'Preparing For War', a collection of Darkthrone tracks - some rare, some new, some old.
