Isengard - Hostmorke (30th Anniversary) (2CD EDITION)

Cat. no: CDVILED1243X
Format: CD (2CD EDITION)
Barcode: 801056724328
Release Date: 09 May 2025
Genre: Hard Rock and Metal

THE 1995 EPIC OF DOOM, NORWEGIAN FOLK & BLACK METAL FROM DARKTHRONE'S FENRIZ - DOUBLE DISC EDITION MARKING THE ALBUM'S 30th ANNIVERSARY INCLUDING COMMENTARY DISC FROM FENRIZ / MARBLE VINYL 

Isengard was the solo-project initially started in 1989 by Fenriz - one of the key driving forces behind Norwegian legends Darkthrone - because he had many musical ideas to explore that didn't strictly ft in with the style & music of his main band. Under the Isengard moniker, Fenriz released 2 albums encapsulating doom, death, black & Folk/Viking metal in the shape of 'Vinterskugge' & 'Hostmorke', with 'Varjevndogn' added to this line of infuential work upon its release in 2020.

'Hostmorke', meaning Autumn Darkness, was the second Isengard album, (even though the debut, 'Vinterskugge' is a collection of sorts). It was released in 1995 & featured a continuation of Norwegian folk elements mixed with some doom, with all instruments once again performed by Fenriz himself, as well as the now-trademark vocal delivery. The latter part of the album also features a couple of black metal tracks which explore territory a bit more in line with Darkthrone, particularly the track 'Total Death'. Hostmorke is also notable for featuring a couple of small guest appearances from Aldrahn (Thorns, ex Dodheimsgard) & Vicotnik of Dodheimsgard.

This edition of 'Hostmorke' marks the 30th anniversary of the album's release, & contains the special commentary disc conducted by Fenriz & originally released in 2010, refecting on the recording process, as well as an insight into the time of the recording.

CD (2CD EDITION) Tracks: Neslepaks ( Skapelsen - The Creation ) ( 05:32 ) / Landet Og Havet ( The Land & The Sea ) ( 01:07 ) / I Kamp Med Hvitekrist ( In Battle With Christ ) ( 04:57 ) / I Ei Gran Borti Nordre Asen ( In A Spruce Far Into The Northern Ridge ) ( 03:43 ) / Over De Syngende Oede Moer ( Over The Singing Wastelands ) ( 05:52 ) / Thornspawn Chalice ( 08:10 ) / Total Death ( 02:50 ) / Neslepaks ( Skapelsen - The Creation ) ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 05:32 ) / Landet Og Havet ( The Land & The Sea ) ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 01:07 ) / I Kamp Med Hvitekrist ( In Battle With Christ ) ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 04:57 ) / I Ei Gran Borti Nordre Asen ( In A Spruce Far Into The Northern Ridge ) ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 03:43 ) / Over De Syngende Oede Moer ( Over The Singing Wastelands ) ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 05:52 ) / Thornspawn Chalice ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 08:10 ) / Total Death ( With Commentary By Fenriz ) ( 02:50 )