MANES · Svarte Skoger | RED CD LEATHERBOOK

CD in red faux-leather leatherbook with black hotfoil embossment. A5 Digibook format. Handmade in Athens, Greece. Limited edition.

Background information about 'Svarte Skoger'

Manes delivers a haunting journey through Norway's black metal underground with "Svarte Skoger", a comprehensive collection that captures the raw essence of Trondheim's experimental black metal scene. This compilation brings together all three legendary demos from the band's formative years, showcasing their evolution from primitive black metal brutality to atmospheric experimentation that would later define their unique sound.

The collection spans the complete early catalog, from the atmospheric darkness of "Maanens Natt" through the melancholic depths of "Ned I Stillheten" to the haunting finale of "Til Kongens Grav De Døde Vandrer". Each demo represents a different facet of Manes' creative vision, blending traditional Norwegian black metal with progressive elements and atmospheric passages that set them apart from their contemporaries. The production maintains the raw, unpolished character that made these recordings so compelling, while the remastering ensures every nuance of their dark artistry remains intact.

For fans of:
Ulver, Arcturus, Ved Buens Ende, Thorns, Blut Aus Nord

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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