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. It was originally released in 1996 by Hot Records. This album was reissued in 1999 along with the

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''In the Shades of Life'', eventually becoming known as ''

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'' and the opening track would be re-recorded in 1997 and included on ''

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Track listing

Personnel

Dimmu Borgir

Shagrath Stian Tomt Thoresen (born 18 November 1976),Shagrath
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; keyboards,

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(1 & 2),

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* Erkekjetter Silenoz –

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; music (1 & 2) * Nagash –

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Additional personnel

* Christophe "Volvox" Szpajdel – logo *Marius Ryen – producer and engineering *Vargnatt – mastering

References

{{Authority control Dimmu Borgir albums 1996 EPs