Wolves In The Throne Room 'Diadem of 12 Stars'

Wolves In The Throne Room’s debut album 'Diadem of 12 Stars' marked a transformative moment in American black metal. Written during the dark winter months of 2005 and recorded live to tape, the album channels the raw energy of Pacific Northwest landscapes into a sweeping, melancholic sound. Drawing from Norway's black metal traditions while weaving in doom, goth, and post-metal textures, the record is lush, rain-drenched, and ritualistic in tone.

More than just homage to their influences—Ulver, Neurosis, My Dying Bride—'Diadem of 12 Stars' reframes black metal as a spiritual and earthly experience. The band’s unique take on the genre, described by guitarist Nathan Weaver as their most “punk,” fuses atmospheric richness with the DIY ethos of underground touring. Originally released via a small independent label, this reissue restores the raw analog essence with newly remastered sound and fully developed artwork from original negatives. A cornerstone release that shaped the Cascadian black metal movement.