DARKESTRAH
Khagan

A spiritual journey, a shamanic quest for knowledge that leads to endless steppes of Cental Asia, frozen rivers of Ural, dark halls of Erlik-Khan, the God of Death to the fire hidden in man's soul.
It is based on a vast variety of mythological and ritualistic traditions. Musically, the album combines and refines all artistic discoveries the band made in course of the years. Oriental folk melodies are entwined with epic black metal riffing and a touch of gloomy doom metal.
 

Originally released in 2004, Sary Oy is the second album by Darkestrah, a band known for blending epic black metal with Central Asian folk traditions. Building on their debut Sary Oy, this release marked a major step in defining their signature sound: sweeping compositions combining harsh black metal, traditional Kyrgyz instruments, and shamanic atmospheres.
Lyrically rooted in Tengrist spirituality and Kyrgyz folklore, the album fuses sweeping compositions combining harsh black metal, traditional Kyrgyz instruments, and shamanic atmospheres.
A deeply atmospheric and spiritual journey, positioning Sary Oy as a cornerstone of the band's discography.

 With Embrace of Memory (originally released in 2005), Darkestrah reaffirmed their status as one of the most distinctive bands in the black metal scene integrating traditional melodies, instruments, and rhythms into an intense and atmospheric sound that reflects both their cultural roots and their continued evolution.

Founded in Kyrgyzstan and now based in Europe, the band has long stood apart for blending the raw power of black metal with the rich traditions of Central Asian music.

Now reissued as CD, LP and Cassette, with a remastered audio and an updated layout.

CD jewelcase, 8 page booklet, sealed.

 With Embrace of Memory (originally released in 2005), Darkestrah reaffirmed their status as one of the most distinctive bands in the black metal scene integrating traditional melodies, instruments, and rhythms into an intense and atmospheric sound that reflects both their cultural roots and their continued evolution.

Founded in Kyrgyzstan and now based in Europe, the band has long stood apart for blending the raw power of black metal with the rich traditions of Central Asian music.
 
Now reissued as CD, LP and Cassette, with a remastered audio and an updated layout.
White 12" (140g) in a black poly-lined innerbag, printed innersleeve, full-color on 220g carton (coated paper), simple jacket, B/W printed on 350g carton, coated paper, all assembled in a plastic overbag.

 Originally released in 2004, Sary Oy is the second album by Darkestrah, a band known for blending epic black metal with Central Asian folk traditions. Building on their debut Sary Oy, this release marked a major step in defining their signature sound: sweeping compositions combining harsh black metal, traditional Kyrgyz instruments, and shamanic atmospheres.
Lyrically rooted in Tengrist spirituality and Kyrgyz folklore, the album fuses sweeping compositions combining harsh black metal, traditional Kyrgyz instruments, and shamanic atmospheres.
A deeply atmospheric and spiritual journey, positioning Sary Oy as a cornerstone of the band's discography.

This reissue comes with a remaster sound and an updated layout.

Re-issue, 200x milky clear 12" 140g vinyl in a microtene innerbag, printed innersleeve on 220g carton, (coated paper), download card, simple jacket, full-color printed on 350g carton, coated paper (semi-gloss), all assembled in a plastic overbag.