AUÐN Reveal Details For Third Full Length ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’

Photo by Daria Endresen

Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN have revealed the cover artwork and details of their upcoming new album ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’. The band’s third full length will be released on October 30th via Season of Mist.

The cover artwork of ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ was created by Mýrmann and can be viewed below, together with the track list.

AUÐN comment: “We are thrilled to announce our new album ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ which will be released through Season of mist this autumn. After the release of Farvegir fyrndar we found ourselves wanting to expand our horizons and try new directions with our music. Adding a new member to the fold we entered uncharted territory for Auðn. We further explored themes we have wanted to chart for some time. More aggression, more melody and with the help of Jens Bogren we achieved soundscapes that echo the vast desolation that is Auðn today.”

Tracklist
1. Einn um alla tíð (08:15)
2. Eldborg (04:08)
3. Birtan hugann brennir (05:33)
4. Verður von að bráð (05:50)
5. Drepsótt (03:16)
6. Næðir um (05:03)
7. Horfin mér (06:42)
8. Á himin stara (03:47)
9. Ljóstýra (05:54)
10. Vökudraumsins fangi (06:43)

As the country’s vibrant black metal scene has proven, Iceland can be a beautiful and sinister place where furious elements rage teaching fear but also inspiring human creativity. Emphasizing melodies rather than dissonance and approaching their music from a dramatic, classical black metal angle, AUÐN deliver another mesmerizing piece of art with ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’.

Recording studio: Sundlaugin Studio
Producer / sound engineer: Stephen Lockhart of Studio Emissary
Mixed and mastered: Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios

Recording line-up:
Andri Björn Birgisson – Guitars
Aðalsteinn Magnússon – Guitars and vocals
Hjalti Sveinsson – Vocals
Hjálmar Gylfason – Guitars
Matthías Hlifar Mogensen – Bass and guitars
Sigurður Kjartan Pálsson – Drums

Guest musicians:
Arnaldur Ingi Jónsson – Hammond organ on “Næðir um “and “Horfin mér”
Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson – Grand piano & Mellotron on “Næðir um” and “Vökudraumsins fangi”