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Gatefold double vinyl edition - Solid gatefold cover printed on rough board, and A2 poster with exclusive artwork presented on uncoated paper.
A modern Swedish black metal classic is once again being made available on vinyl. Nordvis in collaboration with Eisenwald Records – who licensed the first edition – are reissuing Skogen’s 2014 album “I döden”. It comes on double gold vinyl presented in a gatefold jacket, including an A2 poster with artwork by the late Wolkogniv of Folkingrimm Art.
“I döden” was the band’s fourth studio album, but their first on Nordvis. It has since come to be regarded as Skogen’s defining work, with which they truly made their mark. Following its release, they became a highly sought-after live band. And come the end of 2014, “I döden” could be found on many ‘best of the year’ lists, such as that of Sweden Rock Magazine in their home country.
Going back and listening to it now, seven years later, one can easily see why it left such an impact. While clearly inspired by a number of old genre greats, this is timeless music that has withstood both the test of time and the endless ebbs and flows of fads. Glorious guitar leads merge with subtle keyboard work to create a sonic texture which is solemn and forlorn, but still majestic. Skogen’s use of acoustic guitars and chanted vocals weave together stirring moods that harken back to Ulver’s Bergtatt. “I döden” is a conceptual and musical homage to Nordic darkness and death.
Under a frozen Swedish moon, Skogen have their sonic pentagram of albums in homage to the stark, nebular beauty of their motherland. Theirs is a blackened folkish metal possessed by the mysteries of nature and dedicated to paying homage to its majesty, both in light and darkness. This polarity is felt in the music as subtly beautiful melodies and clean vocals are woven into the more pervasive darker tones that saturate Skuggorna Kallar, like the blanket of night, heavy with dew. You could say that it is simultaneously the band’s most complete and darkest work to date.
Limited to 500 copies
Under a frozen Swedish moon, Skogen have their sonic pentagram of albums in homage to the stark, nebular beauty of their motherland. Theirs is a blackened folkish metal possessed by the mysteries of nature and dedicated to paying homage to its majesty, both in light and darkness. This polarity is felt in the music as subtly beautiful melodies and clean vocals are woven into the more pervasive darker tones that saturate Skuggorna Kallar, like the blanket of night, heavy with dew. You could say that it is simultaneously the band’s most complete and darkest work to date.
- Gatefold, White vinyl
Re-issue of SKOGEN's third album ”Eld”. After being out of print for a long time, it feels good to finally be able to present this classical album once again. "Eld", which was the sequel to the wonderfully atmospheric creation "Svitjod", possesses a darker tone than its' predecessor and brings us back to an elder era of superstition and witch hunts. Dark & Folky Swedish metal of high quality.
Skogen is an Atmospheric Black Metal band from Växjö, Sweden, formed in 2009. In the veins of Drudkh. Current label - Frostscald Records. Formed in 2009.
Upon first coming across Sweden’s Skogen, I was half expecting a bland and boring dedication to the old school Scandinavian scene due to the fact that this twosome of J. Svensson and M. Nilsson operate under such a horribly generic name.
However, this atmospheric black metal band are definitely not just another by-the-book dedication to a scene long put to bed. I, like a lot of people, need to be inspired and turned on by the aesthetics of a band in order to listen to them.
2nd edition on digipack-CD.
As spring crawls on our doorstep SKOGEN returns with their brand new album “I Döden” (In Death), the fourth mark in their legacy of bleak, dark and highly atmospheric musical adventure. Taking a few steps back to the days of “Vittra” and “Svitjod” SKOGEN manage to blend the past, combined with new fantastic elements that surely reflects their always recognizable sound in a most pleasant way.
reissue digipack con bonus track
New 2nd edition that comes in a 4 panel digipack, including a 12 page booklet, unpublished artwork by Folkingrimm Art as well as the BONUS track “Tihra Dautha”.
As spring crawls on our doorstep SKOGEN returns with their brand new album "I Döden" (In Death), the fourth mark in their legacy of bleak, dark and highly atmospheric musical adventure. Taking a few steps back to the days of "Vittra" and "Svitjod" SKOGEN manage to blend the past, combined with new fantastic elements that surely reflects their always recognizable sound in a most pleasant way. "I Döden" is a gloomy journey through hollow stone lands that places it's listener on a pedal of northern darkness and death!
