King of Asgard - :taudr: - VINYL LP

On their fifth sonic assault, InchsvartrvidrInch, King of Asgard maintain the perfect balance between the grim and the epic, darkness and twilight while keeping their sound crushing and stripped down to essentials. The blackened death veterans deliver an example of Sweden's classic style at the border of harsh and evocative Nordic blackness and the captivating epic melodies of their homeland's death metal. Founded in 2008 in Mjölby, Östergötland, the band rose from the ashes of cult act MITHOTYN. With their first three albums InchFi-mbulvintrInch (2010), Inch... to NorthInch (2012), and InchKargInch (2014), King of Asgard firmly established themselves as a powerful presence in their scene. Due to their lyrical topics and visuals relating to local and Norse myths and sagas, runic writing and art styles as well as the occasional use of traditional melodies, the Swedes are sometimes categorised as Viking or pagan metal. Yet, King of Asgard clearly went their own way and with a marked penchant for story-telling at epic length, they forcefully claimed a musical realm of their own. The of InchtaudrInch in 2017 put fresh wind into the sails of King of Asgard with the arrival of new members, who were armed with invigorating enthusiasm and great talent, which some of them also prove in VANHELGD. This new line-up remains stable and has worked hard to explore their new creative and musical opportunities to the full. Teaming up with Magnus InchDevoInch Andersson, who could easily claim the title of MARDUK's house producer, the Swedes made sure to maintain a black twist to their individual sound. Now, King of Asgard invite you to explore the dark secrets of the Viking world and those glimpses at ancient rituals that lurk deep within Old Norse writings.

Tracks include Reach Out I'll Be There Standing in the Shadows of Love Bernadette Ask the Lonely Baby I Need Your Loving Without the One You Love (Life Not Worth While) It's the Same Old Song Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) Something About You I Got a Feeling Walk Away Renee.

CLEAN HANDS GO FOUL represents the final nail in the Khanate coffin, and a more fitting ending could not have been devised. Having left hordes of imitators in their wake, there will only ever be one Khanate. CLEAN HANDS GO FOUL is the most interesting material from Khanate and is telepathic in it's cohesion. In past albums the emotional current only went from hate to anger to overt violence, but the new album has a resigned and tender sadness to it; it really resonates with it's listeners.