Under the Sign of the Black Mark is the third album by Bathory. It had a major influence on the black metal genre, specifically the Norwegian black metal scene that emerged in the early 1990s. The song "Woman of Dark Desires" is a tribute to the band's namesake, Elizabeth Bathory, and has become one of their most recognized early tracks. "Enter the Eternal Fire" was the band's first epic, reaching nearly seven minutes in length, and presaged the turn towards what would become known as Viking metal which Bathory would take on their next three records.

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"Under the Sign: The Sign of the Black Mark remains a career highlight for Bathory and a crucial LP for all lovers of extreme metal." Allmusic

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Side Darkness
A1 Nocturnal Obeisance
A2 Massacre
A3 Woman Of Dark Desires
A4 Call From The Grave
A5 Equimanthorn
Side Evil
B1 Enter The Eternal Fire
B2 Chariots Of Fire
B3 13 Candles
B4 Of Doom......
B5 Outro