Get ready to rock out to the heavy, multi-faceted sounds of Norwegian extreme metal band :BOLVERK: with their new audiostream of “Beastly Ways of Man”! This track is just a taste of what’s to come from their upcoming album “Svarte sekunder,” set to release on May 26th, 2023 via Wormholedeath.

According to the band, choosing the first song to represent the album was tough, but they’re thrilled to have “Beastly Ways of Man” lead the way. The track is a true showcase of BOLVERK:’s ability to work within the contrasts of music, and they’ve even managed to sneak in some melody! Fans can expect a mature and growth-focused second album, with nine incredible tracks – including a cover of a Jonas Fjeld song.

“Svarte sekunder,” refers to moments of near-death experiences, playing dead, and black metal. And with their signature extreme Norwegian metal sound :BOLVERK: is excited to unleash their best work yet on the world.

:BOLVERK: is:
Christopher “Rammr” Rakkestad (Elvarhøi, Jordskip, ex. Ragnarok)
Lucass “Yautja” Edquist (Gnida, ex. Mork)
Bjørn “Narrenschiff” Holter (ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Illnath, ex. Aasmegin)
Thomas Bolverk (Under the Oak, Welcome to Hell, ex. Ragnarok, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant etc…) 

Don’t forget to check out their previous release “UAAR,” available on all major digital platforms here: https://orcd.co/uaar.

Be sure to follow :BOLVERK: on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BolverkBandNorway  www.facebook.com/ThomasBolverk  

Norwegian extreme metal band :BOLVERK: drops the teaser of their second album, “Svarte Sekunder,” set to be unleashed on May 26, 2023, through Wormholedeath.

“Svarte Sekunder” features nine tracks, including eight :BOLVERK: originals and a stunning cover of Jonas Fjeld’s “The Bells are Ringing for You Now.” It can be seen as the twin or at least a “cousin” of last year’s debut album “Uaar”. The majority of the songs were written during the same period, and while we can sense that the band has grown with this new release, the underlying philosophy of both albums remains the same.

The album’s title, “Svarte Sekunder,” which means “black seconds” in English, was initially about those moments when one falls over and thinks they are dead. However, it evolved into exploring the concept of thanatosis and how people and animals play dead. It may even be about those moments on the album that are actually black metal. According to the band, “The title has spun away from us now and lives a life on its own…”

:BOLVERK: is:
Christopher “Rammr” Rakkestad (Elvarhøi, Jordskip, ex. Ragnarok)
Lucass “Yautja” Edquist (Gnida, ex. Mork)
Bjørn “Narrenschiff” Holter (ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Illnath, ex. Aasmegin)
Thomas Bolverk (Under the Oak, Welcome to Hell, ex. Ragnarok, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant etc…) 

Fans can follow :BOLVERK:

on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BolverkBandNorway  www.facebook.com/ThomasBolverk

Norwegian extreme metal band :BOLVERK: is thrilled to announce the release of their second album, “Svarte Sekunder,” set to be unleashed on May 26, 2023, through Wormholedeath. Following the success of their debut album, “Uaar,” released just a year ago, “Svarte Sekunder” is a highly anticipated release that promises to take listeners on an unforgettable musical journey.

Described as “sad and melodic as Solstafir in one end and as brutal as Marduk in the other,” :BOLVERK:’s music is sure to strike a chord with metalheads worldwide. “Svarte Sekunder” features nine tracks, including eight :BOLVERK: originals and a stunning cover of Jonas Fjeld’s “The Bells are Ringing for You Now.” The album is a true testament to the band’s growth and maturity, as most of the material was written during the same period as their debut album.

The album’s title, “Svarte Sekunder,” which means “black seconds” in English, was initially about those moments when one falls over and thinks they are dead. However, it evolved into exploring the concept of thanatosis and how people and animals play dead. and it may even be about those seconds on the album that are actual Black Metal.

According to the band, “The title has spun away from us now and lives a life on its own…Anyway, let’s hope you are ready for another dose of EXTREME NORWEGIAN METAL. We are very happy with how the album turned out…let’s hope you are too…“

The album’s cover painting was created by the talented Norwegian artist Kenneth Lien, and the tracklist is as follows:

1. Beastly Ways of Man
2. Jericho Trumpet
3. Banner of Ophidia
4. Mett av dage
5. Somber Soliloquy
6. Belphegor’s Hymn
7. Svarte sekunder
8. Obsidian Byzantium (Bonus track)
9. The Bells are Ringing for You Now (Bonus track)

:BOLVERK: is:
Christopher “Rammr” Rakkestad (Elvarhøi, Jordskip, ex. Ragnarok)
Lucass “Yautja” Edquist (Gnida, ex. Mork)
Bjørn “Narrenschiff” Holter (ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Illnath, ex. Aasmegin)
Thomas Bolverk (Under the Oak, Welcome to Hell, ex. Ragnarok, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant etc…)

Fans can follow :BOLVERK at:

• http://www.facebook.com/BolverkBandNorway
• http://www.facebook.com/ThomasBolverk