Wan - Gammal Ar Aldst - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

After thirteen years of silence from the compound, during which anticipation has grown day by day, Boards of Canada finally return. Inferno retains their signature melodies and atmospheres, drawing on the esoteric influences explored in Societas X Tape (their 2019 NTS mix for Warp Records' 30th anniversary) and the darker ambience introduced on Tomorrow's Harvest, further deepened by an expanded role for speech soundbites.Spanning seventy minutes, the new album is available on special edition limited red translucent 2LP vinyl in triple gatefold sleeve with a 16-page booklet, black 2LP vinyl and CD with 20-page booklet.

FORNHEM are living proof that the dark underground in Norrkoping at the centre of Sweden's historic province of Ostergotland, which has spawned such ground-breaking acts as MARDUK and OFERMOD, is still fertile. The Swedes' sophomore full-length InchStamman fran BergetInch (InchThe Voice from the MountainInch) is clearly more than a continuation from FORNHEM's acclaimed 2017 debut album InchEtt Fjarran KallInch (InchA Call from AfarInch). While the trio remains firmly rooted in Nordic black metal with it's mesmerising, repetitive phrasing, pounding ritualistic percussion, and fierce vocals, they have expanded the range of their eclectic influences even further. At the core of the band's audible musical development apart from added years of experience is the addition of guitarist Thuleman to the original founding duo of FORNHEM. Thuleman is a veteran musician, who comes with a solid background in blues rock and just for the fun of it also composes Nordic ambient. The organic fusion of classic rock and metal with black metal has created a quite unique take on the genre's sound. FORNHEM were founded in 2013 by vocalist and drummer Vafthrudner and guitarist Solbane, who came with a background in both classical music as well as black metal. Both artists are also united by a love for books as Solbane is a librarian and Vafthrudner studies history of religion in Uppsala. His interest in philosophy and art have shaped aesthetics of FORNHEM and manifest on InchStamman fran BergetInch in lyrics that take inspiration from Sweden's radical lyricist Gunnar Ekelof. With InchStamman fran BergetInch FORNHEM skillfully add a new facet to Nordic black metal that will appeal to both traditionalists looking for a dark emotional ride as well as those searching for a fresh approach and lyrical intelligence.

Aerkenbrand - Hedenfarne Aventyr [COMPACT DISCS] date 10/03/2025