Nordvis

Häxkapell: Om Jordens Blod Och Urgravens Grepp [CD]

Swedish folk/black metal artisans Bhleg weave tales of nature and cosmos. Their 2014 debut, “Draumr Ást”, channels the shadowy essence of Ulver and Burzum, blending predatory ferocity with hypnotic tranquillity. Its mesmerising guitar and shamanic percussion invite listeners into realms of altered consciousness, leaving lyrical interpretation to the imagination. “Draumr Ást” is a journey into the dream world, commemorating both Bhleg’s musical beginnings and their long-standing alliance with Nordvis.

Swedish folk/black metal artisans Bhleg delve into the wintry abyss with “Ödhin” (2021), the third chapter in the “Ár” series. Born from the bleakest of days, it reflects on nature’s dual beauty and cruelty. Composed swiftly in a deep focus trance, “Ödhin” explores life’s predestined end, blending fierce outbursts with reflective melancholy, rooted in ancient Scandinavian wisdom. Six epic tracks to capture the essence of winter’s merciless yet breathtaking spirit.

Swedish folk/black metal artisans Bhleg weave tales of nature and cosmos. Their music, primal yet ethereal, narrates the cycle of life through seasonal and spiritual themes. “Fäghring” (2022) culminates the “Ár” saga with a resurgence of life manifested as a dawn-like rebirth in sound. This album blends ferocious metal with serene folk, featuring diverse instruments and various Scandinavian guest vocalists. A visual and auditory journey, it’s the zenith of their nature-inspired odyssey.

Eldhymner by Häxkapell is a fiery homage to classic Swedish black metal, woven with Oraklet’s existential vision. Drawing from the ferocity of Marduk and the atmospheric depths of Dissection and Otyg, the album explores fire as a source of power, destruction, and life. Through haunting melodies and lyrics rooted in psychography, Eldhymner invites listeners to confront the flames and the mysteries they hold. Featuring artwork by J Edward Neill and mastering by T. Stjerna, Eldhymner stands as a dark, introspective journey into black metal’s primal allure.

“Skuggorna kallar”, Skogen’s 2018 masterpiece, explores the mysteries of nature and darkness. It’s a fusion of atmospheric black metal with folk and doom metal elements, creating a unique sound that is both epic and haunting. From the progressive folk vibes of ‘Det nordiska mörkret’ to the doom-laden ‘The Funeral’, the album traverses diverse musical landscapes, portraying a sophisticated and emotional musical journey.

Blood And Sun: Ochre (& The Collected EPs) [CD]