01. "Intro" 02. "Thorns" 03. "Night Descends" 04. "In The Garden" 05. "Amor" 06. "Nocturne" 07. "Amid The Stars" 08. "Lily" 09. "Crystal" 10. "Swordsman"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Pale Swordsman by Kekht Arakh, released 2 December 2022, includes the following tracks: "Night Descends ", "Amor", "Amid The Stars ", "Crystal" and more.
This version of Pale Swordsman comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
Standard black vinyl
"Pale Swordsman" is the acclaimed LP by Ukrainian black metal artist Kekht Aräkh, released through Sacred Bones / Cargo. This album stands out for its unique blend of raw black metal intensity and melancholic, atmospheric melodies, creating a haunting yet beautiful soundscape that has captivated listeners worldwide. The record explores themes of solitude, longing, and nocturnal romance with poetic lyricism and lo-fi production aesthetics reminiscent of early second-wave black metal but infused with gothic sensibilities. Sacred Bones Records is renowned for championing innovative artists across genres such as post-punk, experimental rock, electronic music, and more?supporting boundary-pushing musicians since 2007 in collaboration with distribution partner Cargo.
Kekht Aräkh emerged from Ukraine's underground scene to international recognition thanks to his distinctive approach to black metal. Fusing ethereal piano interludes with icy riffs and heartfelt vocals, he has garnered praise from critics and fans alike for breathing new life into the genre while maintaining its core spirit. "Pale Swordsman," following his debut "Night & Love," solidified his reputation as one of modern black metal?s most evocative storytellers.