Discovering Bands: Myrkur - (2014 - 2015) [ Full Discography]

sábado, 28 de novembro de 2015

Myrkur - (2014 - 2015) [ Full Discography] - Bandcamp Stream

BIOGRAPHY

Danish one-woman black metal project Myrkur ("darkness" in Icelandic) burst onto the scene like a Valkyrie into battle in mid 2014 combining the rawness of second wave black metal bands like Ulver and Darkthrone with a natural sonic, ethereal beauty, creating a wholly unique perspective on the genre.

Myrkur is the one-woman black metal musical project of Danish musician Amalie Bruun. Myrkur is signed to Relapse Records; initially the real-life identity of the person behind the project was kept unknown.

The project debuted with a self-titled EP in 2014; Bruun provided the vocals, played all guitars and bass and produced the album. Drums were played by her friend Rex Myrnur.

Played her debut show at the Danish Roskilde Festival on July 4th, 2015. Her live band also features members of Det Norske Jentekor ("The Norwegian Girl's Choir").

Has also recorded a cover of Bathory's "Song to Hall Up High". It is available on her YouTube channel.

On the heels of MYRKUR's universally praised debut EP, comes M, the Danish black metal phenom's, in June 2015 Myrkur announced the release of a full length album, entitled M, which was released on August 21, 2015 via Relapse Records. Recorded in various locations of Oslo, Norway (including renowned artist Emanuel Vigeland's mausoleum) with co-producer Garm (the mastermind behind black metal legends Ulver) M finds MYRKUR achieving the grandiose heights that everyone hoped she would climb to.

The melodies are lush and the brutality devastating--M is a highly developed metal masterpiece that blends second-wave black metal, Nordic folk music, classical instrumentation and haunting choirs. Rounded out on record featured Teloch of Mayhem and Nidingr on guitars, with Øyvind Myrvoll of Nidingr and Dodheimsgard on drums plus a guest appearance from Christopher Amott of Arch Enemy, MYRKUR has quickly established herself as one of the best and most intriguing acts in metal today.The album also featurea additional horn, string and traditional Scandinavian instrument players. Garm commented about the experience, stating "I am really proud to be involved, to help her make her vision come to life, and also to have her carry the torch, so to speak."

Numerous other festival appearances around Scandinavia and Europe are planned throughout the year while Myrkur is poised to remain one of the most talked about artists of 2015 and beyond.