Northern Silence

Three years after "Kornog", an album dealing with the water element of Breton's sea legends, "Argoat", which means something like "land of the woods", continues where its predecessor left off and focuses on the earth element - mainly local mystic forests, wild animals and Celtic gods. It is again sung in Breton. "Arvestal" is a metal interpretation of a John Barry song (The Persuaders - 1971).

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"Forvist" once again showcases Ynleborgaz' uncanny ability to create epic, raw and powerful Black Metal hymns that seem to draw their boundless strength from the cold darkness and eternal solitude of the frozen north. The lyrics continue the epic story of Arngrim, a medieval Scandinavian warrior.
 

Gatefold, incl. download. Limited edition of 199 copies on green/black swirl vinyl.

Influenced by bands such as Caladan Brood, Elderwind, Saor and Gallowbraid, Cân Bardd was founded in 2016 as a one-man project by then 18 year old Malo Civelli from Switzerland, with the purpose of creating an outlet for his feelings and ideas that would be at once heavy and aggressive, yet also melodic and atmospheric.

With the debut "Nature Stays Silent" Cân Bardd already enthralled a lot of fans in the Atmospheric Black Metal community. "The Last Rain", Cân Bardd's second album, continues where the debut left off, and yet turned into a huge step forward from the already very good material of its predecessor. Improved songwriting as well as an excellent production this time around solidify Cân Bardd's ambition to stand proudly in the Atmospheric Black Metal olymp alongside bands like Caladan Brood, Summoning, Sojourner, Elderwind, Eldamar or Pure Wrath.

Last re-press of this album under the banner of Northern Silence, as the band has signed to Napalm Records for their next albums.

Comes in three different editions, incl. printed innersleeve, A2 poster and download. 9

Clear Vinyl.

Emily Highfield's one woman project Suldusk has woven the acoustic tones of Dark/Neo Folk with elements of Post Rock and Atmospheric Black Metal to create a powerful panorama of shimmering guitars, haunting melodies and atmospheric density on her debut album "Lunar Falls". The album's undercurrent theme is about living on the margins, and the intolerable suffering and sacrifice in the quest for identity. Nature provides much of the lyrical inspiration as the source of refuge and guidance throughout this quest. It is dedicated to the memory of Aleah Starbridge. "The Elm" is an adaptation of Aleah's and Juha Raivio's song "Sinking Ships". Recommended for fans of Trees of Eternity, Agalloch or Myrkur.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies. 
Erebos was formed as an Atmospheric Black Metal and Ambient solo project by Dariusz Łukasik from Poland at the beginning of 2017. Major inspiration for starting Erebos came from J.R.R. Tolkien's works. 

On his debut album "Sovereign", Scottish musician and songwriter Tom Perrett set out to compose music purely to taste. Drawing from the vast well of history, culture and mythology, Tom created an unmistakable atmosphere of proud and powerful Scottish Black Metal with the beating heart of old school Black Metal favourites of his, such as WINDIR, BATHORY, BURZUM & more, which should also appeal to fans of SAOR, WINTERFYLLETH, PANOPTICON and similar acts. 

Emily Highfield’s one woman project Suldusk has woven the acoustic tones of Dark/Neo Folk with elements of Post Rock and Atmospheric Black Metal to create a powerful panorama of shimmering guitars, haunting melodies and atmospheric density on her debut album “Lunar Falls”. 

The album’s undercurrent theme is about living on the margins, and the intolerable suffering and sacrifice in the quest for identity. Nature provides much of the lyrical inspiration as the source of refuge and guidance throughout this quest. It is dedicated to the memory of Aleah Starbridge. “The Elm” is an adaptation of Aleah’s and Juha Raivio’s song “Sinking Ships”.

Collector's Edition in 8-panel Digipack, limited to 1000 copies. 

The new album shows Nasheim from a more matured and contemplative side. The harsh Black Metal outbreaks are not altogether gone but they do leave more room for quieter parts where violin, cello and even the occasional clean vocals are allowed to take center stage. Still, the music is immediately recognizable as Nasheim, so unique has the sound become at the very least since "Solens Vemod".

Jegzivatar is the solo project of Adrian Penzes from Hungary. 

"Misanthropia" features 20 minutes of Melodic/Atmospheric Black Metal that does not rely on heavy use of keyboards like many other bands these days, but takes its main strength from the fantastic guitar work and varied songwriting that makes each song unique and immediately recognizable. 

Sung entirely in Hungarian, many fans of Finnish Black Metal will notice the strong similarities of the Hungarian language to Finnish, so this EP should appeal to fans of guitar-oriented Melodic/Atmospheric Black Metal in general as well as Finnish and of course Hungarian Black Metal in particular.

With the second album, Can Bardd take a huge step forward from the already very good debut album. Improved songwriting as well as an excellent production this time around solidify the Can Bardd's ambition to stand proudly in the Atmospheric Black Metal olymp alongside bands like Caladan Brood, Summoning, Sojourner, Elderwind, Eldamar or Pure Wrath.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

Malist, a newcomer solo project from Russia, plays Melodic Black Metal in the tradition of the 90s classics as well as certain contemporary acts from Finland or Poland. 

Thus, crowned with the fantastic artwork of Artem Demura, "In the Catacombs of Time" should appeal to fans of the early works of bands such as Ragnarok, Gehenna, Thy Serpent, Lord Belial, Dissection, Mork Gryning or Sacramentum, as well as contemporary acts like Sargeist, Horna, Mgla or Satanic Warmaster.

Collector's Edition in 6-panel Digipack, limited to 500 copies.

The newcomer TOGETHER TO THE STARS is a two-man project from Sweden, playing Depressive/Post-Black Metal, recommended for fans of Heretoir, Anomalie, Amesoeurs or Harakiri For The Sky.

Annorkoth was the project of B.M. before he founded Skyforest, mostly focusing on Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal, but also incorporating other styles, such as Neo-Classic and Post Rock/Shoegaze. Inspirations came from the beauty of nature, depression and melancholy. The project was active from 2010 until 2013.

"The Last Days" is the final album of Annorkoth, originally released on CDr in 2013 in an edition of only 100 copies.

The CD will be re-released as part of the Northern Silence Underground Series and comes in jewel case with 4-page booklet incl. liner notes, limited to 500 copies.

Reissue, comes in gatefold cover, incl. bonus track, printed innersleeve, 24" x 24" poster, logo sticker and download, 333 copies on swamp green/black marble vinyl. The amber/black marble edition is available exclusively from Northern Silence, one copy per customer while stock lasts! LAST COPIES!!

Nornír, live as well as on record, offer an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. Their German origins notwithstanding, this is Norwegian Black Metal the way it was played in the 90s - the way it should be played.

Nornír, live as well as on record, offer an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. Their German origins notwithstanding, this is Norwegian Black Metal the way it was played in the 90s - the way it should be played.

Forlorn Citadel is an Atmospheric Black Metal project from Australia, formed in 2017 by multi-instrumentalist Solace.

Originally conceived as a Medieval/Dungeon Synth style project, a short demo entitled “Dusk” was released in the early months of 2017.

The addition of traditional Black Metal elements on the 2018 demo “Mourning” solidified a more defined sound of which Solace wishes to expand upon.

Forlorn Citadel is currently working on a debut album with plans to release in 2019.


This release features both demos and comes highly recommended for fans of Epic Black Metal á la Summoning and Dungeon Synth á la Mortiis.

The CD is released as part of the Northern Silence Underground Series and comes in jewel case, limited to 500 copies.

Cosmic Autumn is a one-man project from Germany, founded in 2017.

Based on traditional and atmospheric Black Metal, the music also features elements of Progressive Metal and Epic Doom Metal.

Inspired by long walks through the forest at night, lyric themes are the transcendence of the human psyche, loneliness, self-reflection and the nihilistic nature of reality.

The CD is released as part of the Northern Silence Underground Series and comes in jewel case, limited to 500 copies.
 

Mosaic I might be Unreqvitedʼs most ambitious effort to date. Though only 40 minutes in length, their third LP explores far more hopeful territory, deeply rooted in post-rock and orchestral influences. Apart from the harrowing, tormented shrieking vocals, little to no black metal influences remain from their previous releases. It instead features majestic and hopeful refrains, wonderfully evocative progressions, and angelic, delicate atmospheres. The by-product is a captivating new sound that may be completely unique to the genre.

The first press of the CD comes as Collector’s Edition in Digipack, limited to 1000 copies.

The LP comes on coloured vinyl 199x white, incl. insert.

Mosaic I might be Unreqvitedʼs most ambitious effort to date. Though only 40 minutes in length, their third LP explores far more hopeful territory, deeply rooted in post-rock and orchestral influences. Apart from the harrowing, tormented shrieking vocals, little to no black metal influences remain from their previous releases. It instead features majestic and hopeful refrains, wonderfully evocative progressions, and angelic, delicate atmospheres. The by-product is a captivating new sound that may be completely unique to the genre.

The first press of the CD comes as Collector’s Edition in Digipack, limited to 1000 copies.

The LP comes on coloured vinyl 199x white, incl. insert.

Re-press, limited to 199 copies on gold vinyl, incl. insert.

Remete is the new solo-project of D. from Woods of Desolation. This LP features the EP "The Winter Silence" alongside the "Forgotten Aura" demo. Melancholic Black Metal for fans of Burzum, Forgotten Woods, Strid, Ulver and Woods of Desolation.

Comes in gatefold cover, limited to 199 copies on red vinyl.

Initially started as a synth/ambient project by sole member Ynleborgaz in 1997, Angantyr quickly changed its style to raw, classic Scandinavian Black Metal in 1998 and has remained true to its roots throughout the project's entire history.

With each new release, Ynleborgaz was able to strengthen the position of Angantyr as one of Denmark's leading Black Metal acts, with numerous dedicated followers around the world.

Now, two decades after the project's first release, Angantyr's 6th album delivers just what fans expect and have grown to love throughout the project's entire existence - raw, hymnic northern Black Metal that possesses all trademarks of Angantyr's unique style.