ENSLAVED · Vikingligr Veldi | GOLD 2LP
€36.99
Product information "ENSLAVED · Vikingligr Veldi | GOLD 2LP"
Golden vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
Limited to 1000 copies.
Background information about 'Vikingligr Veldi'
"Vikingligr Veldi" stands as one of the most influential and groundbreaking albums in the Norwegian black metal scene, representing Enslaved's ambitious debut that would forever change the landscape of extreme music. Released originally in 1994, this monumental work showcases the band's unique ability to blend the raw aggression of black metal with the epic storytelling traditions of Viking culture. The album's four lengthy compositions create an immersive journey through Norse mythology and ancient Scandinavian landscapes, with each track serving as a chapter in a larger narrative about honor, battle, and the harsh realities of Viking life.
What makes "Vikingligr Veldi" truly special is how Enslaved managed to incorporate progressive elements and atmospheric passages without losing the primal intensity that defines black metal. The interplay between Grutle Kjellson's harsh vocals and Ivar Bjørnson's intricate guitar work creates a sound that's both brutal and beautiful, while the extended instrumental sections allow the music to breathe and develop organically. This reissue on golden vinyl perfectly captures the album's majestic scope and serves as a fitting tribute to a record that helped establish the Viking metal subgenre.
For fans of:
Bathory, Burzum, Emperor, Immortal, Borknagar and Windir
Track listing
LP 1:
A1. Lifandi Liv Undir Hamri
B1. Vetrarnótt
LP 2:
C1. Midgards Eldar
D1. Heimdallr
D2. Norvegr (Instrumental)
Manufacturer: By Norse Music, Membran Media GmbH, Langenhorner Chaussee 602, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: bynorse.com
| Artist: | Enslaved |
|---|---|
| Color: | Gold |
| Label/Manufacturer: | By Norse Music |
| Vinyl specification: | Gatefold Sleeve |
| Genre: | Black Metal, Viking Metal |
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