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AUÐN Release New Song “Verður von að bráð”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 13, 2020
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Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN has released  “Verður von að bráð,” the third and final single from their upcoming full-length, ‘Vökudraumsins fangi.’ The song can be found along with a visualizer, which was created by Andri Björn Birgisson, at THIS LOCATION.

AUÐN comments on the track: “We present to you the third single from our upcoming album, ‘Vökudraumsins fangi.’ In these premieres, we wanted to showcase as many different elements as possible. This song in some ways treads uncharted  territory for us as we welcome the more catchy, driven aspects of heavy music into our world of melancholy and grief ridden soundscapes. ‘Verður von að bráð’ is an unforgiving journey into the vast frozen wastes of the unknown and the euphoric feeling when the cold takes a hold of you when you’ve reached the point of no return, when you forsake all logic and give into the welcoming embrace of death.”

‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ is due on October 30. Pre-orders are now live in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

The cover artwork of ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ was created by Mýrmann.

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)

AUÐN Share Official Music Video For New Song “Ljóstýra”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 17, 2020
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Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN has shared the official music video for their brand new single,”Ljóstýra!” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming full-length, ‘Vökudraumsins fangi,’ which is due on October 30. The video, which was created by Aimed and Framed, can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

AUÐN comments on the track: “‘Ljóstýra,’ meaning ‘Faint light,’ is a metaphor for loneliness and the never ending jaded grind our world is spiraling towards, we hope for brighter days that never seem to materialize. Set in a frozen waste (Auðn) a shimmer of light flickers in the distance in an old house. This faint light represents the hope of change, that the seasons will return and this perpetual darkness and cold will cease. As the years go by you grow bitter and cold like the world you are forced to inhabit, the feeling that the world will get brighter ever fading into memory. When darkness falls and all hope seems gone the faint candle light brings solace and for a brief moment the world feels bright again.This is ‘Ljóstýra.'”

Pre-orders are now live in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

The cover artwork of ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ was created by Mýrmann.

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)

AUÐN Unveil New Album Details, Share First Single “Eldborg”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 20, 2020
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Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN will be releasing the studio album ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ on October 30 via Season of Mist! The album art and tracklist can be found below. In conjunction with the announcement, the band has shared “Eldborg”, the first new single from the record. The song and accompanying music video, which was created by AUÐN‘s own Andri Björn Birgisson, can be found at THIS LOCATION.

AUÐN commenst: “It is with great pleasure that we unveil the first track from ‘Vökudraumsins fangi,’ a track that embodies Iceland’s furious awe and fear inducing pits of fire. These ever looming harbingers of destruction have countless faces, this is ‘Eldborg.'”

Pre-orders are now live in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

The cover artwork of ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’ was created by Mýrmann.

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)

AUÐN Reveal Details For Third Full Length ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 14, 2020
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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.”

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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”

 

AUÐN Enter Studio To Record Third Full-Length Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 3, 2020
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Icelandic black metal sensation AUÐN have entered the studio to record their third full-length. The new record will be released in the second half of 2020 via Season of Mist. For more updates, follow the band on Facebook and Instagram.

AUÐN comment: “We have entered the famed studio ‘Sundlaugin’ with producer Stephen Lockhart of studio Emissary to record our third album. More details will soon emerge.”

The band’s previous record ‘Farvegir Fyrndar‘ was released in November 2017 and can be heard at the official Season of Mist Youtube Channel HERE.

 

AUÐN Announce Co-Headlining European Tour With THE GREAT OLD ONES

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 11, 2018
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Icelandic black metal sensation AUÐN have announced a co-headlining tour with French label mates THE GREAT OLD ONES. The tour begins November 2, and sees both bands traveling across Europe throughout the month, culminating at Tyrant Fest in France. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Regarding the tour, AUÐN comment, “It is great to finally break the news of our return to the mainland with our friends in The Great Old Ones whom we toured with last December supporting Gaahls Wyrd. Following the success of our previous collaboration it was only a matter of time before the two bands would join forces again, Europe get ready!”

AUÐN are touring in support of their new album, ‘Farvegir Fyrndar’. ‘Farvegir Fyrndar’ is streaming here.

AUĐN are a prime example of the power and atmosphere of Iceland’s booming black metal scene. Moving and evocative, album opener “Veröld Hulin” shows a masterful command of elegant melody as they build intensity steadily towards the epic closer “Í Hálmstráið Held”, where total ferocity clashes with teeth-gnashing grit. ‘Farvegir Fyrndar’ proves that AUĐN stand on their own while being one of the leaders in the burgeoning movement. ‘Farvegir Fyrndar’ is available now, worldwide. The album is available across several CD and LP formats here.

‘Farvegir Fyrndar’ Track list:
1. Veröld Hulin
2. Lífvana Jörð
3. Haldreipi Hugans
4. Prísund
5. Ljósaslæður
6. Blóðrauð Sól
7. Eilífar Nætur
8. Skuggar
9. Í Hálmstráið Held

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“It is also bleakly grim. At times, it is blasting and brutal, yet perfectly balanced and never straying a solitary note away from the mesmerizing ethereal soundscape projected throughout” – The Grapevine (Iceland)

Hailing from the village of Hveragerði in the southern end of Iceland, AUÐN were founded in 2010, and quickly became regarded as one of the most talented bands from the burgeoning black metal scene in their home country. Unlike the majority of their brethren, AUÐN shed the jarring and caustic approaches to black metal, in favor of haunting melodies and bitter atmospheres.

Since their inception, AUÐN have already created waves in their local Icelandic scene with compelling live performances, one of these which resulted in the band winning their country’s “Wacken Metal Battle” contest. Following their acclaimed Wacken performance, AUÐN have already aimed their sights towards larger audiences over the year to come.

AUÐN European tour
All dates with THE GREAT OLD ONES
Nov. 2 Winterthur (CH) @ Gaswerk
Nov. 3 Munich (DE) @ Fall of Man
Nov. 4 Leipzig (DE) @ Naumann’s @Felsenkeller
Nov. 5 Prague (CZ) @ Modra Vopice
Nov. 7 Berlin (DE) @ Nuke
Nov. 9 Leeuwarden (NL) @ Neushoorn
Nov. 10 Nijmegen (NL) @ Doornroosje
Nov. 11 Rotterdam (NL) @ Baroeg
Nov. 13 Brussel (BE) @ Magasin 4
Nov. 14 London (UK) @ The Boston Music Room
Nov. 15 Manchester (UK) @ Rebellion
Nov. 16 Glasgow (UK) @ Audio
Nov. 17 Nottingham (UK) @ Angel Microbrewery
Nov. 18 Oignies (FR) @ Tyrant Fest