MÅNEGARM

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: intense harmonious viking black metal

back in 1998 when this debut longplay by acknowledged Scandinavian entity was released there was not a big number of Swedish bands performing in their native tongue - The Age of The Northstar was rough, severe and spontaneous viking black metal statement, yet enriched by subtle violin addition and refined harmonious touch, giving these tracks its own peculiar folky vibe, later developed into something unique and charming, and it is precisely this direction, where fast, aggressive black metal meets imagery drawn from the Nordic past, while folk-inspired instrumental passages expand on the darkened sound, will eventually become an integral part of their distinct, intriguing identity, creating a compelling contrast between raw aggression, melancholic breaks and cold atmosphere; recent Swedish edition comes with a remastered sound, modified front cover artwork, and booklet updated by vintage images and liner notes