UTBYRD - Varskrik · BLACK LP

Black vinyl with download code.

Background information über 'Varskrik'

From the frost-bitten landscapes of Norwegian black metal emerges Utbyrd with their haunting debut "Varskrik", a chilling testament to the genre's raw, uncompromising spirit. This seven-track journey through Nordic darkness showcases a band that understands the ancient art of atmospheric black metal, weaving tales of folklore and nature's untamed fury into a sonic tapestry that's both primitive and profoundly moving. The album opens with "Karsten Og Draugen", immediately establishing an atmosphere thick with maritime mysticism and spectral dread.

The production maintains that crucial balance between clarity and the genre's requisite lo-fi aesthetic, allowing each tremolo-picked melody and blast-beat assault to cut through the mix while preserving the album's deliberately murky atmosphere. Tracks like "Sj∅ormen" and "Skogen" demonstrate Utbyrd's mastery of dynamic songwriting, seamlessly transitioning between hypnotic, repetitive passages and explosive bursts of Nordic fury. The album's title track serves as a perfect centerpiece, embodying everything that makes this release so compelling – from its haunting melodies to its relentless rhythmic drive.

For fans of:
Darkthrone, Burzum, Mayhem, Immortal, Emperor

Track listing

A1. Karsten Og Draugen
A2. Dauing
A3. Sjøormen
B1. Deildegasten
B2. Skogen
B3. Utbyrd
B4. Blikkstille Vann

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