DYMNA LOTVA · Vyraj | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover with inlay, silver ink highlights, padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve.

Background information about 'Vyraj'

Dymna Lotva have crafted something absolutely extraordinary with "Vyraj" – this is their fourth album and what a quantum leap it represents! These rebellious Belarus dissidents prove they're anything but a one-trick pony, building on their black and post-black metal foundation while fearlessly diving into doom, heavy, progressive metal, electronic music, goth, and even folklore. The result? A breathtaking musical kaleidoscope that shifts from crushing darkness to ecstatic heights, with melodies so captivating they almost achieve pop-like appeal.

What makes "Vyraj" truly special is its concept of 'Belarusian ethno-astronomy' – the starry sky intertwined with afterlife journeys, reflecting the band's forced emigration from their homeland. The title itself refers to a mythical realm where migrating birds winter and departed souls find rest. From the opening "Zory" through the haunting "Return My Coffin Home", each track takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through depression, raw anger, defiance, and ultimately transcendent exhilaration. This is atmospheric density at its finest, showcasing a band in rapid artistic evolution.

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

Track listing

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

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