Atmospheric epic black metal band Eldamar, the personal project of Mathias Hemmingby from Askim, Norway has recently signed to the German label Northern Silence Productions, in order to release its debut full-length album “The Force of the Ancient Land“. Eldamar started in summer of 2015 inspired by J.R.R Tolkien, heathenism, elven magic and nature. The whole reason behind Eldamar is that the listener can connect with the music in a very emotional way and combine it with nature. Then he will drift away in His own dreams. The official release date of “The Force of the Ancient Land” is set on May 6th, 2016. It will be limited to 999 copies in a standard jewel-case edition CD with 4-page booklet and new amazing artwork. The album was Read more →

Atmospheric folk black metallers Sojourner from Dunedin, New Zeland and Malmö, Sweden have unveiled the first details of their upcoming debut full-length album entitled “Empires of Ash“. Formed in 2015, Sojourner released the single “Heritage of the Natural Realm” on May 23, 2015. The upcoming album is scheduled for release in the summer of 2016 via the Italian label Avantgarde Music. The mixing and mastering duties are being taken care of already by Gabriele of atmospheric black metallers The Clearing Path. Sojourner present the cover artwork of “Empires of Ash” which was done by Jordan Grimmer, as well as the album tracklist.

Tracklist:
1. Bound by Blood
2. Heritage of the Natural Realm                              Read more →

Pagan black metallers Firtan from Lörrach of South Germany will release their 2-song EP “Innenwelt” on May 6th, 2016 via Northern Silence Records. Since 2010 Firtan have been combining influences from a variety of musical genres into a raw, driving and yet cinematic sound. Influenced by bands such as Thyrfing, Agalloch and Emperor, their music is composed of elements ranging from black and pagan metal to progressive and post-rock alongside orchestral sounds, which are supported by intense vocal performances. Firtan got to play various shows and festivals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Romania, supporting bands like Imperium Dekadenz, Satyricon, Finntroll and Ne Obliviscaris. “Innenwelt” will be out in Read more →