SATYRICON - Satyricon & Munch · BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Satyricon & Munch'

This extraordinary collaboration between Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon and the iconic works of expressionist painter Edvard Munch represents a groundbreaking fusion of visual art and extreme music. The album sees Satyr and Frost crafting their darkest, most atmospheric compositions yet, drawing direct inspiration from Munch's haunting masterpieces including "The Scream" and "The Dance of Life". Each track serves as a sonic interpretation of the painter's emotional landscapes, with the band's signature blend of raw black metal ferocity and sophisticated musical arrangements creating an immersive journey through Nordic melancholy and existential dread.

The production showcases Satyricon's evolution from their early tremolo-driven assault into a more nuanced, yet equally devastating sound palette. Satyr's vocals range from venomous rasps to haunting clean passages, while Frost's drumming provides both relentless blastbeats and intricate rhythmic patterns that mirror the brushstrokes of Munch's tortured genius. The album's conceptual depth is matched by its musical complexity, featuring layers of atmospheric keyboards, dissonant guitar harmonies, and moments of surprising beauty that emerge from the chaos like light breaking through storm clouds.

For fans of: Emperor, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Enslaved and Immortal

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com