Enhanced reissue of the long-out-of-print debut album, featuring stunning new artwork by Martin Hanford and the highly sought-after Endel's demo as bonus tracks—available on CD for the first time ever!
Angantyr’s Kampen Fortsætter stands as a triumph of raw, atmospheric black metal, blending hypnotic repetition with a grand sense of melancholic majesty. The album immediately draws the listener into its world with the haunting piano notes of Portene Åbnes, setting a somber yet epic tone before the onslaught of cold, distorted guitars and relentless drumming takes hold. From the storming aggression of Stormen fra Nord to the mournful ambiance of Intethedens Larm, Angantyr masterfully balances blistering fury with moments of introspective calm, crafting an experience that is both immersive and emotionally resonant.
What sets Kampen Fortsætter apart is Ynleborgaz’s ability to weave intricate, layered melodies within the traditional rawness of black metal. Tracks like I Der Knæler i Ynk and Da Frostvind Blæste channel the spirit of the second wave while incorporating subtle yet powerful nuances—whether through melodic tremolo riffs, atmospheric synth work, or the seamless interplay between aggression and despondency. The album’s closer, Sidste Kapitel i en Endeløs Fortælling, is particularly striking, repeating a single riff in a way that feels like an endless descent into solitude, encapsulating the album’s overarching themes of despair and perseverance.
With a sound rooted in the traditions of Burzum and Darkthrone yet shaped by an undeniable individual vision, Kampen Fortsætter is a remarkable journey through darkness and defiance. Ynleborgaz has crafted an album that doesn’t merely replicate the past but expands upon it, offering a deeply atmospheric and emotionally gripping take on raw black metal.
