ARCKANUM · Kampen | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with UV varnish, includes 20-page 12" booklet and A2 poster.

Remastered for vinyl from the original recordings by Patrick W. Engel of Temple of Disharmony.

Limited to 250 copies.

Background information about 'Kampen'

Arckanum's third full-length "Kampen" stands as the crowning achievement of the Swedish black metal project's first era, representing 73 minutes of Shamaatae's most refined and atmospheric compositions to date. Released just one year after its predecessor, this album showcases the multi-talented musician's evolution both musically and artistically, featuring his signature ancient Swedish lyrics, distinctive calligraphy, and haunting artwork that creates an entire antikosmos. The record demonstrates remarkable diversity, from the majestically melancholic "På gruvstiigher vandrum" complete with conjuring female chanting to the more straightforward, almost punkish energy of "Trulfylket, raþz ok os".

What makes "Kampen" particularly special is its superior sound quality compared to earlier releases, while maintaining the raw, mystical atmosphere that made Arckanum legendary in underground circles. Shamaatae's deep passion for combining metal with dark magic and Satanism reaches its peak here, creating music that's both timeless and deeply spiritual. The album perfectly balances atmospheric black metal with moments of surprising accessibility, all wrapped in the project's distinctive aesthetic that has influenced countless bands in the genre.

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

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Kamps Tekn
A2. Frana
A3. Tronan Yvir Þusand Landskaps Mark
B1. Pa Gruvstiigher Vandrum
B2. Minir Natz Fughlir
B3. Trulfylket, Raþz Ok Os

LP 2:
C1. Þe Hæmpndlystnir Fran Dimban
C2. Nær Ok Fiær Sang Ok Sorg
C3. Skipu Vidit Dunke
D1. Þær Vindanir Dvælies
D2. Sangin Kaos

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