DYMNA LOTVA · Vyraj | 2CD ARTBOOK

2-CD hardcover book format (18 x 18cm, 60 pages) with liner notes and additional photos. Includes exclusive bonus CD with 8 instrumental tracks.

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Dymna Lotva have unleashed something absolutely extraordinary with "Vyraj" – this is the sound of a band transcending every boundary they've ever known. These Belarusian rebels have crafted what might be their most ambitious statement yet, and honestly, it's breathtaking to witness their artistic evolution unfold in real time.

What strikes you immediately is how fearlessly they've expanded their sonic palette. Sure, the foundation remains rooted in that crushing black and post-black metal intensity that first put them on the map, but "Vyraj" ventures into territories that'll leave you absolutely spellbound. We're talking doom-laden passages that hit like emotional sledgehammers, progressive metal complexity that rewards repeated listens, and – get this – electronic textures and gothic atmospheres that somehow feel completely natural alongside the folklore elements they've woven throughout.

The concept behind "Vyraj" is pure genius – Belarusian ethno-astronomy that connects the starry heavens with journeys and the afterlife. It's deeply personal too, reflecting the band members' forced exile from their homeland. That mythical realm where migrating birds find winter refuge and departed souls find peace becomes a powerful metaphor that runs through every track, from the opening "Zory" through the haunting finale "Return My Coffin Home".

For fans of:
Alcest, Agalloch, Batushka, Harakiri For The Sky, Blut Aus Nord

Other Versions

DIGIPAK CD · 12,99 € BLACK LP · 23,99 € GALAXY MARBLED LP · 25,99 €

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Zory
2. Veha
3. The Boat of Despair
4. Viedźmieragina
5. Niama Darohi
6. Bu Samoje
7. Ustań Za Mianie
8. Return My Coffin Home

CD 2 (Bonus):

1. Zory (Instrumental)
2. Veha (Instrumental)
3. The Boat Of Despair (Instrumental)
4. Viedźmieragina (Instrumental)
5. Niama Darohi (Instrumental)
6. Bu Samoje (Instrumental)
7. Ustań Za Mianie (Instrumental)
8. Return My Coffin Home (Instrumental)

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de