HELHEIM · Av norrøn ætt | WHEAT/BLACK LP
€26.99
Product information "HELHEIM · Av norrøn ætt | WHEAT/BLACK LP"
Transparent wheat black marbled vinyl with 24 page 12" booklet containing many never before-seen pictures and A2 poster.
Limited to 200 copies.
Background information about 'Av norrøn ætt'
"Av Norrøn Ætt" stands as Helheim's most ambitious and creatively explosive work, a 1997 masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of Norwegian black metal into uncharted territories. This remastered edition brings new life to an album that seamlessly weaves together chaotic black metal fury with pronounced folk and Viking influences, creating an epic scope that few bands have managed to achieve. The album showcases the band's evolution from their debut "Jormundgand", replacing high-pitched screaming with grim croaking vocals while intensifying every element that made their sound distinctive. The complex, lengthy tracks reveal intricate arrangements that demonstrate Helheim's musical maturity and willingness to experiment.
The title track particularly shines as a stunning fusion of black metal aggression, Viking music traditions, and progressive rock influences - a combination that shouldn't work but absolutely does. Remastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony, this edition includes a detailed interview covering the band's formative years from 1992-1997, providing crucial insight into this pivotal period of Norwegian extreme metal. The album's intensity and ambition remain unmatched in Helheim's discography, representing a unique moment where creativity and technical prowess converged perfectly.
For fans of:
Enslaved, Bathory, Borknagar, Windir and Moonsorrow
Other Versions
BLACK TAPE · 14,99 € CD · 13,99 € BLACK LP · 24,99 €
Track listing
A1. En Forgangen Tid
A2. Vinterdøden
A3. Fra Ginnunga-gap Til Evig Tid
A4. Mørk, Evig Vinter
B1. Åpenbaringens Natt
B2. De Eteriske Åndevesenes Skumringsdans
B3. Av Norrøn Ætt
Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de
| Artist: | Helheim |
|---|---|
| Color: | Black, Clear, Yellow |
| Label/Manufacturer: | Darkness Shall Rise Productions |
| Product type: | Vinyl Record |
| Vinyl specification: | Booklet |
| Genre: | Black Metal, Viking Metal |
| Format: | 12" LP |
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