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Borknagar

Borknagar formed in 1995 when Øystein Brun and Jens F. Ryland started working with vocalist Garm (Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver). Their self-titled debut came out...

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Borknagar's cold, mythic black metal landscapes

A Norwegian band that started in 1995, blending atmospheric black metal with progressive and folk touches.

For a good sense of their scope, try 'The Beauty Of Dead Cities' or 'Winter Millenium.' They frame that mix of cold landscapes and progressive metal pretty well.

They've carved out a distinct space in metal by weaving nature and mythology into their sound, from the early atmospheric black metal of their self-titled debut to later albums like 'The Archaic Course' and 'Quintessence.' Songs like 'The Beauty Of Dead Cities' and 'Winter Millenium' reflect their recurring interest in cold, epic themes. The music gradually folded in classical and folk elements without losing its metal foundation.

Borknagar formed in 1995 with vocalist Garm, who left in 1999 amid lineup changes and some tension during 'The Olden Domain' sessions. They kept recording through protests over lyrics, putting out albums from 'The Archaic Course' in 1998 to 'Winter Thrice' in 2016.

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Borknagar formed in 1995 when Øystein Brun and Jens F. Ryland started working with vocalist Garm (Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver). Their self-titled debut came out the next year, mixing atmospheric black metal with progressive touches.

Garm left in 1999, part of a series of lineup changes that included some tension during the making of their third album, 'The Olden Domain.' The band also faced protests and threats over accusations about their lyrics, though they kept recording. They put out albums like 'The Archaic Course' in 1998 and 'Quintessence' in 2000, later releasing 'Winter Thrice' in 2016.

Their songs often pull from nature and mythology, with titles like 'Winter Thrice,' 'Up North,' and 'Frostrite' suggesting a recurring interest in cold landscapes. The music gradually incorporated elements from classical and folk alongside their metal foundation.

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