Enslaved Complete Work on New Album
Back in April when Norwegian progressive black metal stalwarts Enslaved began recording their 14th full-length, the occasion was marked here, so now that the album is done, it seems only fair to note that as well. Details remain sparse for the new Enslaved offering and apparently will until Aug. 11 — given that, I’m betting on a release circa October, which still puts it well in time to catch print-mag year-end lists — but I’m willing to take Nuclear Blast at their word when they say it’s finished. Already it’s been a busy year for Enslaved, between their Roadburn Live release for Record Store Day and guitarist Ivar Bjørnson‘s debut with his experimentalist BardSpec, Hydrogen, as well as reissue projects, etc.
Enslaved‘s last full-length was 2015’s In Times (review here), which boldly furthered their evolution into a form of prog all their own.
From the PR wire:
ENSLAVED Finish Recording And Mastering Of 14th Studio Album!
It is accomplished – the Norwegian Progressive Black avant-gardists ENSLAVED have finished the recording process of their 14th full-length masterpiece and in the renowned Fascination Street Studios, Jens Bogren polished this new raw diamond with his mixing and mastering skills. Just like for their predecessor In Times, which stormed the soundcheck rankings of the biggest European magazines, the metal veterans from Bergen still never look back and keep expanding their horizons. And this spring they created a spectacular sound chimera of experimental prog filled with majestic melodies, epic sound landscapes and harsh black metal moments – all united in a massive storm that will reach the coast this autumn.
“I’m always psyched and proud when we have finished an album recording, and this is no exception!” states singer Grutle Kjellson. “It was a really exciting process this time, with the line-up change and everything, so although it wasn’t a dramatic change, the band dynamics were suddenly different. But, it was like a little re-boot, a fresh start so to speak. The studio sessions were great, and we all feel that we have done something truly amazing. We hope you’ll enjoy it. Ugh!”
More info on ENSLAVED’s devouring maelstrom will be revealed on August 11th.
In the meantime, enjoy ENSLAVED’s latest album In Times that was released in March 2015 via Nuclear Blast, which blew away both fans and journalists. Secure your physical copy here: www.nuclearblast.de/238143
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