MANES · Svarte Skoger | GOLDEN CD LEATHERBOOK

CD in gold leatherbook with faux-linen cover and black hotfoil embossment. Limited edition handmade in Athens, Greece.

Background information about 'Svarte Skoger'

The Norwegian black metal pioneers Manes deliver something truly extraordinary 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 experimentalists, showcasing the band's evolution from primitive black metal roots to their later atmospheric explorations. The album opens with "Maanens Natt", where icy tremolo riffs cut through the darkness like winter winds across Norwegian fjords, while tracks like "Under Ein Blodraude Maanen" demonstrate their early mastery of creating spine-chilling atmospheres.

What makes this collection absolutely essential is how it documents Manes' journey from straightforward black metal aggression to the more nuanced, experimental approach that would define their later work. The "Ned I Stillheten" demo showcases their growing confidence in crafting longer, more complex compositions, with "Dansen Gjennom Skugge-Heimen" standing as a particular highlight. The exclusive CD-only tracks from "Til Kongens Grav De Døde Vandrer" reveal a band already pushing boundaries, incorporating subtle progressive elements that would later bloom into their acclaimed experimental phase.

For fans of:
Ulver, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor, Satyricon, Thorns

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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