Editing Darkthrone (section)

====With Moonfog Records: 1995–2004====  
Darkthrone transitioned to another independent record label, [[Moonfog Productions]], for their subsequent releases. This label was run by [[Sigurd Wongraven|Satyr]] of [[Satyricon (band)|Satyricon]].  

Their fifth album, ''[[Panzerfaust (album)|Panzerfaust]]'', was released in 1995. Its production closely resembled that of ''Transilvanian Hunger'', with Fenriz credited for all instrumentation and songwriting, while Nocturno Culto contributed solely vocals. The lyrics for the track "Quintessence" were written by Varg Vikernes. Their sixth album, ''[[Total Death]]'', was released in 1996 and is notable for featuring lyrics penned by four other black metal musicians, with none written by the band's primary lyricist, Fenriz.

During the years 1993–1995, drummer Fenriz was involved in numerous side projects. This included his solo [[dark ambient]] project [[Neptune Towers]], his solo [[folk black metal]] project [[Isengard (band)|Isengard]], recording an album with Satyr as part of the trio [[Storm (Norwegian band)|Storm]], and playing bass on [[Dødheimsgard]]'s debut album. Additionally, he resumed playing drums for Valhall, having been one of the founding members in 1988 before leaving in 1990 to focus on Darkthrone.

On 6 April 1996, Easter Eve, Darkthrone played their last live gig at "A Night of Unholy Black Metal"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/a-night-of-unholy-black-metal|title=Apr 06, 1996: Darkthrone / Satyricon / Dissection at Rockefeller Oslo, Oslo, Norway &#124; Concert Archives|access-date=5 May 2023|archive-date=5 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505080801/https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/a-night-of-unholy-black-metal|url-status=live}}</ref> in a sold-out Rockefeller in Oslo.

In 1999, Darkthrone released the album ''[[Ravishing Grimness]]'', followed by their next album, ''[[Plaguewielder]]'', in 2001. While ''Transilvanian Hunger'' and ''Panzerfaust'' featured songs exclusively written by Fenriz, these two albums contained tracks predominantly composed by Nocturno Culto and were both recorded at Ronny Le Tekrøe's studio in Toten, Norway. This accounts for the somewhat "clearer" sound on those records.<ref>Smith, Brad. "Interview with Darkthrone".</ref>

In the latter part of the 1990s, two tribute albums dedicated to Darkthrone were released: ''[[Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone]]'' in 1998 and ''The Next Thousand Years Are Ours'' in 1999. The band also released ''Preparing for War'', a compilation featuring songs from 1988 to 1994. In 2002, the intro of their song "Kathaarian Life Code" was included in the final scene of the film ''[[Demonlover]]''.

In 2003, the band launched the album ''[[Hate Them]]''. Although this record and the following one incorporate [[electronic music|electronic]] introductions, they remain faithful to Darkthrone's early black metal style. ''[[Sardonic Wrath]]'' was released in 2004, marking the band's last album with Moonfog Productions and their final work recorded exclusively in the black metal style. This album received a nomination for Norway's Alarm Awards; however, the entry was withdrawn at the band's request. Their subsequent releases would exhibit strong [[crust punk]] influences.