Nordic Mission are proud to announce the distribution of this fantastic re-release! Norway’s metal scene in the early 90’s: During a time when other fellow countrymen and extreme metal fans were occupied with burning down churches and other criminal activities, even including murders, a small group of people with a totally different view of life’s destiny and purpose stood up. Even inspired by the musial aspect of their «brothers», the so-called black metal movement, these guys were ahead of their time. Hated by the scene and misunderstood by the church, Antestor rehearsed in the underground surrounded by traditional Norwegian landscape to create a unique and atmospheric sound. Call it black metal if you like. Or «sorrow metal» which is perhaps a better description to the musical as well as the lyrical feeling on “Kongsblod”. Recorded in 1997, and distributed as a promo to metal labels around the world which led to a “record deal” with a certain black metal label, that ended up changing lots of vital elements from the original package as it was intended by the group themselves.
But here it is 20 years after; This masterpiece of soulful folk black metal re-released with extensive linernotes, original cover picture, logo, and uncensored lyrics.
*The double vinyl-LP in gatefold cover is available in 2 versions: One is exclusively limited to 100 units on transparent clear vinyl, while the other is pressed in 400 units on black vinyl. Both containing lyric translations, original photos and a letter retrieved from the band in a 4 page booklet. The CD release comes with a 20 page booklet inside a jewel case cover with an old school black tray.*
Tracklist:
1. Vinterferden
2. A Sovereign Fortress
3. Svartedauens gjenkomst
4. Sorg
5. The Bridge of Death
6. Gamlelandet
7. Kilden Lik En Endeløs Elv
8. Kongsblod
9. Battlefield
10. Ancient Prophecy
11. Ildnatten
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Check out this Interview with original Antestor vocalist ‘Kjetil [Martyr] Molnes’
& this Interview with co-founder & former Guitarist ‘Erling Jorgensen’ (aka Pilgrim)
Antestor‘s long awaited album “Omen” has been released Dec. 2012 by Bombworks Records and it is the follow up to “The Forsaken” [2005].
To read the album review of “Omen” click here
Video (audio) for ‘Kongsblod’
Video (audio) for ‘Svartedauens gjenkomst’