Mareridt [VINYL]

This surprised me. I suppose it wasn't what I was expecting, but that in no way disappointed. It is a strange mix of Norse folk and darker, heavier metal sounds. Other reviews detail this wonderful juxtaposition far better than I. Suffice to say The Serpent is worth the cost of the album alone.

Amelie Bruun’s black-metal-meets-Clannad-at-the-edge-of-a-misty-lake-in-the-forest-at-night project Myrkur piqued my interest with their demo a few years ago. This, the band’s second full-length album, continues in much the same musical vein. It’s heavily influenced by Wardruna (a good thing) and less obviously by Bathory (also a good thing). There’s atmosphere in spades, with Bruun’s voice haunting throughout.Favourite track: 'Crown'.

Absolutely incredible from start to finish.I'd say this is a more chilled out experience to "M", with much more doom/dark folk influence rather than full on black metal (though "Mannblot" (sp?) is definitely a fine example of just how well she can do it)

Absolute gem. Vocals are simply superb. Haunting, entrancing and melodic. This musical genre is far from my normal fayre, but I can’t stop listening to it. Sabbath meets Evanescence in a Medieval horror of pure delight and musicality. Heavy, yet serene. The Serpent is phenomenal.

Absolute master work from the Danish artist. From almost choral/orchestral sounds through to death metal, she demonstrates a fantastic range and deep emotion.When Ragnarok ever happens, it will repelled to the sounds of Myrkur

Excellent!

As described, quick delivery

Scandinavian excellence