TAAKE
Stridens Hus

Norwegian black metal. Tracks : Nattestid sar porten... (Part I to Part VII) (seven separate songs in total )

1. Atternatt 06:48
2. Umenneske 08:16
3. Lukt Til Helvete 05:05
4. Doedsjarl 05:26
5. Motpol 05:12
6. September Omsider 05:12
7. Velg Bort Livet 10:27

The blackest and definitely most blasphemous split-release ever to emerge from the city between the seven mountains of Bergen, Norway: Taake / Deathcult "Jaertegn". This manifestation of Norwegian Black Metal features brand new material from both bands and will be released mid June on 10" vinyl format and audio cassettes. Both in limited edition and not to be re-pressed again.

“Avvik” translates to anomaly or deviation. And even though Taake have been recognized as an important act within the Norwegian Black Metal scene for decades, they have always stood on the outside of main currents of black metal, a scene once founded by deviants and outcasts. In this context, “Avvik” also refers to this particular collection of songs, as the album compiles tracks which never really fitted in to any of the Taake releases, and hence ended up on three split-10” with Whoredom Rife, Deathcult and Helheim, released on different labels. “Avvik” collects the Taake tracks from the three split-10” releases for a limited digipak cd release. All tracks have been remixed and remastered for a digital release, and some of the remixes have some surprising guest appearances. Exclusively for this release, Dr Mikannibal of Sigh did Taake the honour of adding her saxophone to a slightly longer version of the Sisters of Mercy cover “Heartland”. Also, live guitarist Gjermund have done a very special acoustic version of the classic track “Nattestid ser Porten vid I”, which is exclusive for this release. “Avvik” closes one chapter for Taake and opens for a new one.

White Vinyl

“Stridens hus”, the sixth album from Taake, is now available for the first time on 180 gram white vinyl and transparent crystal vinyl! Both versions come with the original poster and each is limited to 750 copies.

"Stridens hus" took the unique Taake sound and developed it further. Still true to the spirit of the old Norwegian Black Metal, Hoest breathed new life into the genre by introducing different elements that ensured the sound remained fresh and relevant. However, this is still unmistakably Taake and, as always, we're treated to a varied album with intense, unique and unpredictable dynamics.

Once again, Hoest played all the instruments himself, but this time the Taake live band has contributed to the recording, alongside producer Bjørnar E. Nilsen.