A FOREST OF STARS · Opportunistic Thieves Of Spring | CD+DVD DIGIBOOK

Digibook with CD and DVD.

Background information about 'Opportunistic Thieves Of Spring'

A Forest of Stars delivers a haunting masterpiece with "Opportunistic Thieves of Spring", showcasing their unique blend of atmospheric black metal that feels both ancient and otherworldly. The British collective crafts an immersive sonic journey across six expansive tracks, each one a carefully constructed narrative that weaves together tremolo-picked melodies, blast beats, and ethereal passages. The album's lengthy compositions, particularly the epic 16-minute closer "Delay's Progression", demonstrate the band's mastery of dynamic storytelling through sound.

The production captures every nuance of their multi-layered approach, from the raw aggression of traditional black metal to moments of surprising beauty and melancholy. Tracks like "Summertide's Approach" and "Starfire's Memory" showcase the band's ability to balance brutality with atmospheric depth, creating music that's both punishing and transcendent. The included DVD adds visual context to their artistic vision, featuring an edited version of "Raven's Eye View" alongside additional content that complements the album's conceptual framework.

For fans of:
Wolves in the Throne Room, Emperor, Blut Aus Nord, and Agalloch

Track listing

CD:

1. Sorrow's Impetus
2. Raven's Eye View
3. Summertide's Approach
4. Thunder's Cannonade
5. Starfire's Memory
6. Delay's Progression

DVD:

1. Raven's Eye View [Llp Edit]
2. Male

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media