ARCKANUM · Gava Fran Trulen (The Demo Years) | BROWN/BLACK 2LP

Transparent brown/black marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with UV varnish, includes 20-page 12" booklet and A2 poster.

Original tape transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel/Temple Of Disharmony Studios.

Limited to 250 copies.

Background information about 'Gava Fran Trulen (The Demo Years)'

This reissue collection brings together Arckanum's formative early works Demo -93 and Trulen, marking the first time these legendary recordings have been made available since their original tape releases. The journey begins with Demo -93, recorded in 1993 by a three-piece lineup in their rehearsal room with minimal equipment. While stylistically caught between Death and Black Metal, this raw and spontaneous effort showcases the youthful enthusiasm that would eventually evolve into something far more distinctive. The demo's cover already featured a painting of Pan, hinting at the occult themes that would become central to Arckanum's identity.

The real transformation occurs with 1994's Trulen, where Shamaatae carved out his own unique niche as a solo artist. This demo represents the true beginning of Arckanum's journey, featuring all the elements that would make the first three albums so magical: the completely original and versatile vocals, simple yet memorable repetitive riffs, atmospheric sections with nature sounds and keyboard melodies, and lyrics written and sung in Old Swedish. The development between the two demos is tremendous, especially considering everything was composed and recorded by one person. Original tape transfers have been carefully restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony.

For fans of: Bathory, Burzum, Darkthrone, Mayhem and Emperor

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Pan’s lughn
A2. Hvila pa tronan min
A3. Trulfærþ
A4. Yvir min diupe marder
A5. Trulfærþ
A6. Et sorghetog
A7. Þræl
B1. Gava fran trulen
B2. Ener hæl sial
B3. Bærghet
B4. Myrkr ynnist
B5. Svinna
B6. Ener skipnadher at fylghia
B7. Kolin væruld
B8. Ener stilla sior af droten min

LP 2:
C1. Intro: Hærravældets høghtid
C2. Di vises saghn
C3. Vinterland
D1. In dom demones
D2. Bedrøvelse
D3. Utro: Marders hærra

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de