"The Return..." (not "the return of bathory) is the bands second album and much like the first, features classic old school blackmetal from go to woe. Songs such as "Born for burning", "Total Destruction" and "The return of darkness and evil" are instant oldschool classics and regarded worldwide as amongst Bathory's finest efforts. A classic album which is a must have for all metal fans.

A very dark album by Bathory, not their best, but still very enjoyable. The vocal work here is very strong, the guitar work is heavy and original, the drumming is fast and technical and the lyrics are at their peak. Reccomended to any black metal fans, or fans of Bathory's other albums.