ARKONA · Kob | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Kob'

Arkona's "Kob" stands as a monumental achievement in the pagan metal realm, showcasing the Russian band's ability to weave ancient Slavic mysticism with crushing modern metal sensibilities. The album opens with "Izrechenie. Nachalo" (The Utterance. Beginning), setting an atmospheric stage before unleashing the title track "Kob'" - a relentless assault that perfectly encapsulates the band's signature blend of folk melodies and extreme metal fury. Masha "Scream" Arkhipova's distinctive vocals soar between haunting clean passages and fierce growls, while the instrumental arrangements seamlessly incorporate traditional Slavic instruments alongside crushing guitars and thunderous drums.

The journey continues through tracks like "Ydi" and "Ugasaya", each offering its own unique exploration of pagan themes and musical textures. The epic centerpiece "Razryvaya plot' ot bezyskhodnosti bytiya" (Tearing the Flesh from the Hopelessness of Being) demonstrates Arkona's mastery of dynamic songwriting, building from introspective moments to explosive climaxes. The album concludes with "Izrechenie. Iskhod" (The Utterance. Exodus), bringing the conceptual journey full circle with a sense of both completion and eternal continuation.

For fans of: Bathory, Moonsorrow, Primordial, Korpiklaani, and Eluveitie

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Izrechenie. Nachalo
A2. Kob'
B1. Ydi
B2. Ugasaya

LP 2:
C1. Mor
C2. Na zakate bagrovogo solntsa
D1. Razryvaya plot' ot bezyskhodnosti bytiya
D2. Izrechenie. Iskhod

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com