Description: | Norwayâ??s avantgarde Black Metal pioneers and innovators BORKNAGAR arise at their most spirited and resplendent on their 11th studio album, â??True Northâ?. Succeeding 2016â??s acclaimed â??Winter Thriceâ? release and 25 years into the bandâ??s existence, BORKNAGARâ??s characteristically varied fusion of musical styles and inimitable layered vocal arrangements elevates the hour-long array of these 9 new tracks to a sonic spectacle of epic proportions and undisputable grandeur. â??True Northâ? was once again mixed by Jens Bogren / Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Kreator) and is made available as limited first-pressing Digipak CD with 2 bonus tracks and as Gatefold 2-LP on 180gr. vinyl. - True North is the eleventh studio album by Norwegian metal band Borknagar. It was originally released on September 27, 2019 by Century Media Records. BorknagarICS Vortex - lead vocals, choirs, bass guitar Lars "Lazare" Nedland - lead vocals, choirs, keyboards, synthesizer Øystein G. Brun - guitar, additional photography; mixing and mastering (tracks 10 and 11) Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow - drums, percussion Jostein Thomassen - guitar Additional musicians John Ryan - violin and cello (tracks 1, 5, 9) ProductionJens Bogren - mixing (tracks 1-9), mastering Marius Strand - recording and engineering (drums) ArtworkThor Erik Dullum - photography (cover art) Marcelo Vasco - layout, graphic design Christophe Szpajdel - logo BORKNAGAR / TRUE NORTHIssued in a standard jewel case with a 20-page booklet and a clear tray.
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True North was recorded, mixed and mastered from December 2018 to March 2019
Drums engineered and recorded at Strand Studio, December 2018
Guitars recorded at Crosound Studio, January 2019
Keys, effects and synthesizers recorded at Mezzanine Studio, February 2019
Vocals recorded at Crosound Studio and Mezzanine Studio, February 2019 - March 2019
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? 2019 &© 2020 Century Media Records Ltd.
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? 2019 &© 2020 Century Media Records Ltd."True North" is the acclaimed studio album by Norwegian progressive black metal band Borknagar, released in CD format. Known for their unique blend of black metal, folk, and progressive elements, Borknagar have established themselves as pioneers within the genre since their formation in 1995. "True North" showcases the band's signature sound: atmospheric melodies, intricate guitar work, and philosophical lyrics inspired by nature and existential themes. The album has been praised for its dynamic compositions and powerful vocal performances from members such as ICS Vortex and Lars Nedland. Over their career, Borknagar have received critical acclaim with albums like "Empiricism," "Winter Thrice," and now "True North." The CD is produced by Century Media Catalog?a renowned label recognized globally for supporting innovative artists across various heavy music genres since 1988. |