Svartalvheim

by Ancient

Svartalvheim cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1994
  • Label: Listenable
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 48:52
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Emerging from the early 90s Norwegian scene, 'Svartalvheim' balances raw aggression with distinct atmospheric melodies. Ancient incorporates acoustic interludes and traditional heavy metal soloing, distinguishing the release from the era's more abrasive black metal contemporaries.

Genres

Descriptors: occult, melodic, rhythmic, satanism, blast-beats

Tracklist

  1. Svartalvheim (1:22)
  2. Trumps of an Archangel (3:50)
  3. Huldradans (5:52)
  4. The Call of the Absu Deep (5:29)
  5. Det Glemte Riket (6:59)
  6. Paa Evig Vandring (9:15)
  7. Ved Trolltjern (4:21)
  8. Eerily Howling Winds (4:20)
  9. Likferd (4:52)
  10. Likferd - Outro (2:28)

Credits

  • Jannicke Wiese-Hansen - artwork [the ancient logo is made by]
  • Grimm - drums, vocals, lyrics by [all]
  • Sven Erga - edited by [digitally]
  • Aphazel - guitar, bass, keyboards, music by [all music is made by]
  • Ancient - Primary Artist

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