Icelandic Black Metal outfit Óreiða stream self-titled debut via "Decibel" magazine's website12/5/2019  Icelandic black metal enigma Óreiða streams its striking debut album, Óreiða, at Decibel magazine's website. Now set for international release on May 13th via Harvest of Death, stream Óreiða's Óreiða in its entirety exclusively HERE. Hailing from the modern black metal hotbed of Iceland, Óreiða are an enigma within a scene rife with enigmas. A nameless but by no means faceless entity, Óreiða made its/their first public recording with Demó I in 2016, which was soon released on cassette and 7" vinyl formats at the beginning of 2017 by Harvest of Death. Ensorcelled by the entity's monolithic trance-out black metal, Harvest of Death released in late 2017 Óreiða's one-track/20-minute Demó II on cassette, which was soon followed by a split 10" with Portuguese comrades Holocausto Em Chamas the following year. With these but all-too-fleeting glimpses into true, brilliant madness, Óreiða at last delivers its/their first full-length recording, Óreiða. Its self-titled designation is significant, as this four-song/35-minute tome serves as both Ground Zero for the Óreiða experience and also a statement of intent. With a sort of paradoxically "enlightened" primitivism, each of the album's four icy, component screeds surges into being and locks onto near-stasis, hovering and taunting in equal measure. Deceptively, each of those four epics seems comprised of one or perhaps two riffs total; delve deeper - or deliver thyself to total immersion - and discover a wealth of textural magic, subtly dynamic details in which to drown and rearrange one's mental parameters. Likewise, the seemingly wholesale lack of vocals is both stark and stratifying; allow that immersion, that submission to drowning, and then truly hear reverse voices of the dead wafting up from the sound-field to whisper buried secrets. Through it all, a shimmering, stained-glass style of melodicism emerges (synth? more guitars? both?), simultaneously at odds with the lifelessly pulsing black metal at hand and making perfect, alternate-world sense.
Once again, Harvest of Death points the way for the future by dragging it beyond a primitive past: here lies, and arises, Óreiða's Óreiða. Fully arise exclusively HERE, courtesy of Decibel, North America's only monthly metal magazine. Pre-order info can be found HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp. www.signalrex.com www.facebook.com/signalrex www.signalrex.bandcamp.com
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 Icelandic black metallers Örmagna stream the entirety of their striking debut album, Örmagna, at Decibel magazine's website. Set for international release on February 1st, via Signal Rex, hearÖrmagna's Örmagna in its entirety exclusively HERE. Hailing from the modern black metal hotbed of Iceland, Örmagna are an otherwise new entity with no other public recordings, save a self-released track on Bandcamp forecasting the shape of their Örmagna debut. What can be revealed is that Naðra vocalist Ö here also handles vocals, but let comparisons end there: Örmagna are undoubtedly a poignant new development in the increasingly rich landscape of Icelandic black metal.
Right after the chopped & screwed intro to the album, Örmagna explodes with a heart-bursting amount of passion and emotion. Its spiritual basis is black metal, within and without, but as the album progresses - or, for that matter, each of its six central songs - Örmagna weave windingly epic screeds of melody and fury that cycle through a surprisingly vast array of textures and tropes. It pushes and pulls with patience and insistence alike, guiding the listener on a fever-dreaming journey through mysteries unknown and unknowable, but always with gritty physicality that's difficult to resist. As such,Örmagna is as modern as it is ancient...or, more accurately, its magickal storytelling is simply timeless. Rounded out by mastering courtesy of Misþyrming's Dagur Gonzales, Örmagna's self-titled debut album is a proud 'n' powerful new chapter in Icelandic black metal. Fully read that chapter exclusively HERE, courtesy of Decibel, North America's only monthly metal magazine. www.signalrex.com www.facebook.com/signalrex www.signalrex.bandcamp.com  Icelandic black metallers Örmagna premiere the new track "Náladoði" at heavily trafficked web-portal IndyMetalVault.com. The track hails from the band's striking debut album, Örmagna, set for international release on February 1st, 2019 via Signal Rex. Hear Örmagna's "Náladoði" in its entirety exclusively HERE. Hailing from the modern black metal hotbed of Iceland, Örmagna are an otherwise new entity with no other public recordings, save a self-released track on Bandcamp forecasting the shape of their Örmagna debut. What can be revealed is that Naðra vocalist Ö here also handles vocals, but let comparisons end there: Örmagna are undoubtedly a poignant new development in the increasingly rich landscape of Icelandic black metal. Right after the chopped & screwed intro to the album, Örmagna explodes with a heart-bursting amount of passion and emotion. Its spiritual basis is black metal, within and without, but as the album progresses - or, for that matter, each of its six central songs - Örmagna weave windingly epic screeds of melody and fury that cycle through a surprisingly vast array of textures and tropes. It pushes and pulls with patience and insistence alike, guiding the listener on a fever-dreaming journey through mysteries unknown and unknowable, but always with gritty physicality that's difficult to resist. As such, Örmagna is as modern as it is ancient...or, more accurately, its magical storytelling is simply timeless.
Rounded out by mastering courtesy of Misþyrming's Dagur Gonzales, Örmagna's self-titled debut album is a proud 'n' powerful new chapter in Icelandic black metal. Continue reading that chapter with the new track "Náladoði" exclusively HERE, courtesy of IndyMetalVault.com. Begin reading that chapter with the previously revealed "Háskinn í Seljunum" HERE at Signal Rex's Bandcamp. www.signalrex.com www.facebook.com/signalrex www.signalrex.bandcamp.com  Black metal band Carpe Noctem have returned with their new song "Hér hvílir bölvun" which is streaming right now via Cvlt Nation. The site commented:- "This Icelandic horde has done it again and created a collection of songs that transcends genres and stabs the listener in the heart with each listen. The level of emotion and passion that makes up these tunes is otherworldly and makes me respect this band even more." Listen to the song here: https://www.cvltnation.com/raw-chaotic-apocalyptic-carpe-noctems-hvilir-bolvun/
Pre-order the album here: http://www.auralwebstore.com/shop/index.php?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=vitrun&submit_search= Line-up: Alexander - Vocals & lyrics Andri - Guitars Árni - Bass (also in Árstíðir lífsins) Helgi - Drums (also in Misþyrming and Naðra) Tómas - Guitars (also in Misþyrming and Naðra) Stephen Wilson-Artist H.V. Lyngdal-band picture https://www.facebook.com/carpenoctemiceland/  [Photo Credit: Gupbi Hannesson] The Icelandic Viking Metal Heroes SKÁLMÖLD strike back with their 5th full length album Sorgir. The album title (eng.: sorrows) gives the headline for this concept album that is divided in two parts: The first four songs tell four short stories about tragedies and death. It is called Sagnir (tales). The second chapter called Svipir (ghosts) thickens the plot by telling the same four stories from a different perspective. Sorgir is a dark, cold and tragic album dealing with Icelandic myths of superstition, shadows, spectre and despair. Look elsewhere for something light, warm and comforting! Soaring melodies, folk elements and harsh outbursts remind of the chilly beauty of SKÁLMÖLD`s home country – Iceland, the eternal and awe-inspiring source of inspiration for neckbreakers such as "Gangari" and the gripping epic "Mara." Pre-Order Sorgir HERE!
 While My City Burns (Metalcore/Post-Hardcore from Iceland) are proud to announce that their debut album "Prone To Self Destruction" will be released on 30 March 2018 via Wormholedeath / The Orchard / Aural Music Group worldwide and in Japan on 30 May 2018 via Wormholedeath Japan / Disk Union Distribution. This album can be described as a mix of the band influences into a sweet kick-ass Metal blend with tasty riffs, crushing breakdowns and choruses that get stuck in your head. The pure and yet wild sound of Iceland's extreme music is ready to conquer Europe!
The 'Releases Of The Year' series are albums chosen by myself as the best release from each country / dependency known to have an official release in the year 2017. These are alphabetized in country order so are easy to navigate. Each award has national flag featured alongside the band name, Release Of The Year' and Facebook link (where provided)
 Icelandic band Legend will release their sophomore album "Midnight Champion" on October 13, 2017 via Artoffact Records! Pre-orders are available now at iTunes, where you get the track 'Captive' and 'Frostbite' as an instant grat song, and Bandcamp. Today the band has released the second single from the album entitled 'Frostbite'. Check out the exclusive premiere HERE courtesy of Sonic Seducer Listen to the song 'Captive' HERE! The new record takes off from where the dark synth stylings of Fearless left off, with each song taking the listener into a seemingly different universe from the song before it. From moody, introspective (post)-rock, to dancefloor-worthy hits, to riffing metal-oriented tracks that show off Krummi's peerless voice, Midnight Champion is not simply a sequel to Fearless; it exceeds it in every way, making good on the promise that that first record was, as Krummi once said in an interview, "only the beginning."  Midnight Champion features stunning art which was specially commissioned from Branca Studio (Danko Jones, Pentagram, Black Dahlia Murder, Swans) and was recorded in Iceland at Studio Neptunus and Unstudios. The album is available worldwide October 13, 2017 on Artoffact Records as a double vinyl pressed on special cream colour (black also available), as well as CD digipak and a special edition cassette. Head over to THIS location to see bundle options. https://www.facebook.com/Legendband/ https://legend.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-champion https://www.facebook.com/artoffact/ http://artoffact.com  While My City Burns (Metalcore / Post-Hardcore from Iceland) are proud to announce that their second single "Vivens Mortua" is out today via Wormholedeath Records / The Orchard! "Vivens Mortua" is the new single anticipating their upcoming debut album. Early this year this amazing band gave us a first taste of islandic blasting sound releasing their single "Standing Alone", which is available on iTunes and Spotify. Now they are back and ready to make your ears bleed again! "Vivens Mortua" Official Lyric Video "Vivens Mortua" is available on: Deezer https://tinyurl.com/ycbo3wk9 iTunes https://tinyurl.com/y8ks7t9a Spotify https://tinyurl.com/y9kwowpy Amazon https://tinyurl.com/yb6jn52d Check out the lyric video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS70Vti_Vrg While My City Burns is a five piece Metal / Post-Hardcore band hailing from Iceland. They mix their influences into a sweet ass Metal blend with tasty riffs, crushing breakdowns and choruses that get stuck in your head. Line-Up Gauti Hreinsson : Vocals Alexander Glói Pétursson : Guitar ,Vocals Úlfar Alexander Úlfarsson : Guitar Kristófer Berg Sturluson Paraiso : Bass Guðjón Trausti Skúlason : Drums www.facebook.com/Whilemycityburns  Auðn are unveiling the first atmospheric track taken from their forthcoming album 'Farvegir Fyrndar', which is scheduled for release on November 10th. The song "Í Hálmstráið Held" is now streaming via the official media partners listed below. Metal Hammer (DE) Radio Metal (FR) Rocking (GR) Lángoló Gitárok (HU) RUV (IS) Metalitalia (IT) Rock Portaal (NL) Kvlt (PL) Loud (PT) Metalfan (RO) Crank It Up (SE) Antichrist Magazine (UA) Metal Hammer (UK) Auðn comment: "We are ecstatic to present 'Í Hálmstráið Held' to you, the first track taken from our new album, which is entitled 'Farvegir Fyrndar'. We feel that this song represents our record very well as it points into the direction, which we are striving for. 'Í Hálmstráið Held' retains the atmosphere of our previous release, but sounds both more aggressive and melodic at the same time. We are taking things a step further and hope that you will join us!" Auðn have furthermore released the artwork of 'Farvegir Fyrndar' (created by Víðir Mýrmann Þrastarson), which is shown together with the track-list below.
On further news, Auðn have announced a European tour together with label mates The Great Old Ones in support of Ghaals Wyrd. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below. Auðn +The Great Old Ones + Ghaals Wyrd 01 Dec 17 Bochum (DE) Matrix 02 Dec 17 Vosselaar (BE) Biebob 04 Dec 17 Toulouse (FR) metronum 05 Dec 17 Madrid (ES) Chango 06 Dec 17 Barcelona (ES) boveda 07 Dec 17 Marseille (FR) Jas Rod 09 Dec 17 Bologna (IT) Alcemica Music Club 10 Dec 17 Zürich (CH) Werk 21 12 Dec 17 München (DE) Backstage 13 Dec 17 Wroclaw (PL) Firlej 14 Dec 17 Erfurt (DE) From Hell 15 Dec 17 Berlin (DE) De Mortem Et Diabolum Auðn Festivals 16 Dec 17 Eindhoven (NL) Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2017 30 Mar 18 Oslo (NO) Inferno Festival 2018 www.facebook.com/audnofficial |
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