FAUNA - The Hunt · BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover with A2 poster, limited to 300 copies.

More about 'The Hunt'

Fauna's "The Hunt" stands as a haunting testament to the band's ability to weave atmospheric black metal with primal, almost ritualistic intensity. This album captures the essence of the hunt itself - not just as a physical pursuit, but as a metaphysical journey through darkness and instinct. The seven tracks unfold like chapters in an ancient tale, each one building upon the last to create a cohesive narrative that's both brutal and beautiful. From the ominous opening of "The Door" to the satisfying conclusion of "The Kill... Fulfillment", the album maintains a perfect balance between raw aggression and atmospheric depth.

The production quality allows every element to breathe while maintaining that essential black metal rawness that gives the music its bite. Fauna demonstrates remarkable restraint and pacing throughout, never rushing the experience but allowing each moment to develop naturally. The interplay between tremolo-picked melodies and thunderous rhythms creates landscapes that feel both desolate and alive, perfectly capturing the duality of the hunt itself. This is black metal that understands the power of space and silence as much as it does the crushing weight of distortion.

For fans of: Wolves In The Throne Room, Agalloch, Drudkh, Blut Aus Nord and Paysage d'Hiver

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The Door
A2. Hunger
B1. Setting Out

LP 2:
C1. Tracking
C2. Nocturne
D1. Sighting
D2. The Kill... Fulfillment

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media