SKYFORGER

Release Year: 2025
Artist Origin: LAT
Style: thunderous epic folklore pagan metal

ten years have passed almost unnoticed since the release of Senprūsija, until Latvian supergroup finally make a triumphant return with an album rooted in folkloric tales, reviving ancient legends, resurrecting historical narratives and supernatural beings, paying homage to sacred sites, and unveiling the worldview of their ancestors alongside people's close relationship with natural world; what matters here is not merely mythological flavour, but also the pursuit of authenticity, drawing upon specific regional traditions, while trademark folk instruments and melodic motifs are employed to create an enchanting atmosphere without overshadowing thunderous metal essence - musically, dynamic material retains black metal grit and heavy metal-inspired riffing, characteristic of previous releases, yet it sounds remarkably varied, mature and dynamic, organically enriching unmistakable sonic identity of this unique entity; Latvian slipcase edition