MANES · Svarte Skoger | BLACK CD LEATHERBOOK

CD in black faux-leather book with gold hotfoil embossment. A5 format handmade in Athens, Greece. Limited edition.

Background information about 'Svarte Skoger'

The Norwegian black metal experimentalists Manes have crafted something truly special with "Svarte Skoger" – a haunting collection that captures the raw essence of their formative years. This compilation brings together all three legendary demos from the Trondheim-based outfit, showcasing the band's journey through the darkest corners of atmospheric black metal. From the opening moments of "Maanens Natt" to the closing whispers of "Til Kongens Grav De Døde Vandrer," this release demonstrates why Manes became such an influential force in the Norwegian underground scene.

What makes this collection absolutely mesmerizing is how it documents the evolution of a band willing to push boundaries while staying true to their atmospheric roots. The demo tracks "De Mørke Makters Dyp" and "Under Ein Blodraude Maanen" reveal a band already comfortable with weaving hypnotic melodies through walls of distortion, while later pieces like "Ravnens Skygge" show their experimental tendencies beginning to surface. The production maintains that raw, authentic demo quality that transports you straight back to the early '90s Norwegian scene, yet every note rings clear with purpose and dark beauty.

For fans of:
Ulver, Blut Aus Nord, Paysage d'Hiver, Darkthrone, Emperor

Track listing

Maanens Natt:

1. Intro
2. De Mørke Makters Dyp
3. Under Ein Blodraude Maanen
4. Hymne Til Ondskapens Fyrste
   Ned I Stillheten:
5. Menn På Helveg Hastar
6. Maanens Natt
7. Dansen Gjennom Skugge-Heimen
8. Uten Liv Ligger Landet Øde
9. Ned I Stillheten
   Til Kongens Grav De Døde Vandrer:
10. Ravnens Skygge
11. Min Trone Står Til Evig Tid
12. I Helvetes Haller
13. Til Kongens Grav De Døde Vandrer
14. Natt

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