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On her new album Alva, singer, musician, activist and cultural icon Mari Boine offers glimpses into a childhood which she abandoned when she chose to leave behind a strict religious upbringing in order to pursue a life of activism. The new studio record reflects on finding the balance the between her, the at times lonely, mission to share the culture and histories of the Sámi people through music to people across the world, and her personal journey and relationships.

Alva reflects the “willpower” of its name, and takes the listener on a musical journey of exhilarating momentum, spurred along by a full band. There’s an emancipated energy that is also reflected in the music, soaring to new heights over vast imagined landscapes of the tundra of Northern Norway.

Tracklist:
1. Die dien luohkkái / Up That Hill
2. Dánsso fal mu váhkaran / Keep On Dancing Váhkaran
3. Olamuttos letne ain / Still Within Reach
4. Oidnojuvvon / Destiny
5. Mu eadni / Mother of Mine
6. Várjalivccet min vuolláneames / Keep Us From Giving Up
7. Miedušteapmi / Halfway Home
8. Anárjoh’gáttis / By My Beautiful River
9. Oainnestan / Glimpses
10. Vuoi beaivi don eallima addi / O Beaivi Giver of Life
11. Áhkánsuolu
12. Rohkos / A Prayer
13. Lean dás / I Am Always Here 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Purple
Release date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: World Music / Folk / Nordic Folk

On her new album Alva, singer, musician, activist and cultural icon Mari Boine offers glimpses into a childhood which she abandoned when she chose to leave behind a strict religious upbringing in order to pursue a life of activism. The new studio record reflects on finding the balance the between her, the at times lonely, mission to share the culture and histories of the Sámi people through music to people across the world, and her personal journey and relationships.

Alva reflects the “willpower” of its name, and takes the listener on a musical journey of exhilarating momentum, spurred along by a full band. There’s an emancipated energy that is also reflected in the music, soaring to new heights over vast imagined landscapes of the tundra of Northern Norway.

Tracklist:
1. Die dien luohkkái / Up That Hill
2. Dánsso fal mu váhkaran / Keep On Dancing Váhkaran
3. Olamuttos letne ain / Still Within Reach
4. Oidnojuvvon / Destiny
5. Mu eadni / Mother of Mine
6. Várjalivccet min vuolláneames / Keep Us From Giving Up
7. Miedušteapmi / Halfway Home
8. Anárjoh’gáttis / By My Beautiful River
9. Oainnestan / Glimpses
10. Vuoi beaivi don eallima addi / O Beaivi Giver of Life
11. Áhkánsuolu
12. Rohkos / A Prayer
13. Lean dás / I Am Always Here 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Purple
Release date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: World Music / Folk / Nordic Folk

On her new album Alva, singer, musician, activist and cultural icon Mari Boine offers glimpses into a childhood which she abandoned when she chose to leave behind a strict religious upbringing in order to pursue a life of activism. The new studio record reflects on finding the balance the between her, the at times lonely, mission to share the culture and histories of the Sámi people through music to people across the world, and her personal journey and relationships.

Alva reflects the “willpower” of its name, and takes the listener on a musical journey of exhilarating momentum, spurred along by a full band. There’s an emancipated energy that is also reflected in the music, soaring to new heights over vast imagined landscapes of the tundra of Northern Norway.

Tracklist:
1. Die dien luohkkái / Up That Hill
2. Dánsso fal mu váhkaran / Keep On Dancing Váhkaran
3. Olamuttos letne ain / Still Within Reach
4. Oidnojuvvon / Destiny
5. Mu eadni / Mother of Mine
6. Várjalivccet min vuolláneames / Keep Us From Giving Up
7. Miedušteapmi / Halfway Home
8. Anárjoh’gáttis / By My Beautiful River
9. Oainnestan / Glimpses
10. Vuoi beaivi don eallima addi / O Beaivi Giver of Life
11. Áhkánsuolu
12. Rohkos / A Prayer
13. Lean dás / I Am Always Here 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Black
Release date: September 6th, 2024
Genre: World Music / Folk / Nordic Folk

Exclusive re-issue of Mari Boine’s legendary album “Gula Gula”!

For more than 30 years, Sami-Norwegian folk pioneer Mari Boine has brought indigenous culture to the forefront of folk and world music. She condensed her visions of cultural and environmental activism in her lengendary album Gula Gula,  carrying the flame of the Norwegian Sami culture.
Originally released on her own label and later by Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, "Gula Gula" won Mari her first Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Award) in 1989.
For this exclusive By Norse re-issue set in December 2023, the original recording tapes from 1989 were located and two previously unreleased tracks from the Gula Gula studio sessions were discovered. The two songs have been mixed by the original producer Tellef Kvifte, and the full album remastered by Robin Schmidt.
This edition includes the authentic producer notes, and the artwork was re-envisioned by the original designer Madla Hruza.

TRACKLIST:
1. Gula Gula
2. Vilges Suola
3. Balu Badjel Go Vuoittãn
4. Du Lahka
5. It Šat Duolmma Mu
6. Eadnãn Bãkti
7. Oppskrift For Herrefolk
8. Duinne
9. Davás (Bonus Track)
10. Gi Meg Handa Di, Søster (Bonus Track)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12’’ Magenta vinyl in Gatefold with slipcase - LIMITED.
Release Date:  December 1st 2023
Genre: World Music / Folk

Exclusive re-issue of Mari Boine’s legendary album “Gula Gula”!

For more than 30 years, Sami-Norwegian folk pioneer Mari Boine has brought indigenous culture to the forefront of folk and world music. She condensed her visions of cultural and environmental activism in her lengendary album Gula Gula,  carrying the flame of the Norwegian Sami culture.
Originally released on her own label and later by Peter Gabriel's Real World Records, "Gula Gula" won Mari her first Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Award) in 1989.
For this exclusive By Norse re-issue set in December 2023, the original recording tapes from 1989 were located and two previously unreleased tracks from the Gula Gula studio sessions were discovered. The two songs have been mixed by the original producer Tellef Kvifte, and the full album remastered by Robin Schmidt.
This edition includes the authentic producer notes, and the artwork was re-envisioned by the original designer Madla Hruza.

TRACKLIST:
1. Gula Gula
2. Vilges Suola
3. Balu Badjel Go Vuoittãn
4. Du Lahka
5. It Šat Duolmma Mu
6. Eadnãn Bãkti
7. Oppskrift For Herrefolk
8. Duinne
9. Davás (Bonus Track)
10. Gi Meg Handa Di, Søster (Bonus Track)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12’’ Black vinyl in Gatefold with slipcase
Release Date:  December 1st 2023
Genre: World Music / Folk

Progressive dark group TVINNA returns with their second act "Two - Wings Of Ember" - stylistically more open, more experimental and thoroughly free. A logical consequence of their own visions and artistic concept. But also a result of the new line-up. Laura and Rafael Fella have remained from the original line-up. She, one of the enchanting voices in pagan folk band "FAUN", he, playing guitars for Swiss folk metallers "Eluveitie".

“Two - Wings Of Ember“ is the second out of four chapters, in which TVINNA breaks down the different episodes of life - each linked to one of the four elements. On this release, the element of fire takes the central stage. "Two - Wings Of Ember", which will be released in 2024 via By Norse, is dedicated to the next chapter of human existence - childhood, youth - and the element fire. Within eleven multifaceted sound chapters, one experiences a moving, honest and adventurous sonic journey. Mysticism, mythology and lyricism are equally firmly rooted in TVINNA's music - a deep attraction to nature and the magic of life.

For fans of: Eivør , Eluveitie, Faun

TRACKLIST

1. Nénuphar
2. Dawn Of Mine
3. Louga (feat. Fabienne Erni)
4. Irwahhên
5. Arma
6. Wings Of Ember
7. Somnia
8. Two Staves
9. Fortress
10. The Fall
11. Der Weg

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: Limited 12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Orange w/ Black Marble
Release Date:  February 23rd 2024
Genre: Rock / Progressive rock

Progressive dark group TVINNA returns with their second act "Two - Wings Of Ember" - stylistically more open, more experimental and thoroughly free. A logical consequence of their own visions and artistic concept. But also a result of the new line-up. Laura and Rafael Fella have remained from the original line-up. She, one of the enchanting voices in pagan folk band "FAUN", he, playing guitars for Swiss folk metallers "Eluveitie".

“Two - Wings Of Ember“ is the second out of four chapters, in which TVINNA breaks down the different episodes of life - each linked to one of the four elements. On this release, the element of fire takes the central stage. "Two - Wings Of Ember", which will be released in 2024 via By Norse, is dedicated to the next chapter of human existence - childhood, youth - and the element fire. Within eleven multifaceted sound chapters, one experiences a moving, honest and adventurous sonic journey. Mysticism, mythology and lyricism are equally firmly rooted in TVINNA's music - a deep attraction to nature and the magic of life.

For fans of: Eivør , Eluveitie, Faun

TRACKLIST

1. Nénuphar
2. Dawn Of Mine
3. Louga (feat. Fabienne Erni)
4. Irwahhên
5. Arma
6. Wings Of Ember
7. Somnia
8. Two Staves
9. Fortress
10. The Fall
11. Der Weg

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Black
Release Date:  February 23rd 2024
Genre: Rock / Progressive rock

Channelling the earthy, primal and spiritual in music, Jo Quail presents two three-song cycles in the form of a double album, ‘Invocation’ and ‘Supplication’. The acclaimed, award-winning composer and cellist composed the two pieces with the artists Maria Franz (Heilung) and Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari in mind and their breath-taking voices are a key element on the respective EP’s. Franz taking the centre stage on ‘Invocation’ and Fornasari on ‘Supplication’. Dare to take on Quail’s wild, boundless soundscapes, enriched by two of the most powerful voices in contemporary music.

‘Invocation’ & ‘Supplication’ limited vinyl edition comes as a deluxe Orange Crush w/ black marble and Sea Blue w/ Black marble 12” vinyls, gathered in a slipcase with varnish and matt effect; and an insert.

Tracklist:

Invocation :
1. Macha (07:14)
2. Willow of All (05.04)
3. Baroscyre (04.56)

Supplication :
1. The Calling (05.33)
2. Maestoso (07.44)
3. Kyralaste (04.47)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" sleeves, slipcase
Color: Orange Crush w/ black marble, Sea Blue w/ Black marble
Release date: November 3rd, 2023
Genre: Contemporary Classical

Iconic Sámi – Norwegian folk artist Mari Boine is known as genre-bending trailblazer with a taste for jazz, folk, rock, and world. Returning with a new album after five years, she has again found something completely different inside her than anything heard before. The album ‘Amame’, co-written with Norwegian jazz artist Bugge Wesseltoft shows a different and more mature Mari Boine, accompanied by Wesseltoft’s tender and responsive piano playing. Songs with seriousness and depth, sung by Mari Boine tells stories about love, human vulnerability, injustice, and struggle, but also about pride and dignity.

‘Amame’ will be released on September 29, 2023 via By Norse.
Limited 2x12" White vinyl edition

Tracklist:
1. Amame javkat (So We Don’t Fade) 05:03
2. Alit alihasta aliha (Blue Shines the Blue) (03:52)
3. Don oidnet mu sielu (You Saw My Soul) (04:38)
4. Elle (04:40)
5. Cinadan gahpiriin (My Head Holds High the Horned Hat) 03:37
6. Eadnan bakti (To Woman) 04:58
7. If Tomorrow’s Mine 05:23
8. Miha (I Stand Tall) 05:23
9. Jearrat biekkas (To Ask the Wind) 06:06
10. Leat go don dies (Will You Be There) 03:50
11. Mu oappa niegus (In My Sister’s Dream) 08:35
 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Color: White
Release date: September 29th, 2023
Genre: World Music / Jazz

Iconic Sámi – Norwegian folk artist Mari Boine is known as genre-bending trailblazer with a taste for jazz, folk, rock, and world. Returning with a new album after five years, she has again found something completely different inside her than anything heard before. The album ‘Amame’, co-written with Norwegian jazz artist Bugge Wesseltoft shows a different and more mature Mari Boine, accompanied by Wesseltoft’s tender and responsive piano playing. Songs with seriousness and depth, sung by Mari Boine tells stories about love, human vulnerability, injustice, and struggle, but also about pride and dignity.

‘Amame’ will be released on September 29, 2023 via By Norse.

Tracklist:
1. Amame javkat (So We Don’t Fade) 05:03
2. Alit alihasta aliha (Blue Shines the Blue) (03:52)
3. Don oidnet mu sielu (You Saw My Soul) (04:38)
4. Elle (04:40)
5. Cinadan gahpiriin (My Head Holds High the Horned Hat) 03:37
6. Eadnan bakti (To Woman) 04:58
7. If Tomorrow’s Mine 05:23
8. Miha (I Stand Tall) 05:23
9. Jearrat biekkas (To Ask the Wind) 06:06
10. Leat go don dies (Will You Be There) 03:50
11. Mu oappa niegus (In My Sister’s Dream) 08:35
 

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" LP in Gatefold
Color: Black
Release date: September 29th, 2023
Genre: World Music / Jazz

New studio album by the Norwegian Prog Rock trio DROTT, comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen!

There is an ancient force. A neglected force. A force that has been linked to all that is inexplicable. It remains with the young and the old who tell each other tales of the unnatural. Some say this force comes from the North. Mountains and fjords are named after it. One word to encapsulate the mystery around us, a concept from old mythology that has been oppressed by the might of the church. DROTT are guests as they stand on the threshold of this realm and explore the Scandinavian myths through experimental soundscapes.

Their new release “TROLL” is a journey through superstition and legend. From the ancient father of the North, Fornjot, to the rituals of the witches, “TROLL” explores the hidden paths of old myths and trolldom. Layered in landscapes of contrasting guitars, ambient cellos and powerful drums, the album alludes to some of DROTT´s earlier soundscapes while revealing a new direction in their music.

Tracklist:
1. Troldhaug (03.01)
2. Allting (02.49)
3. Våkenatt (05.38)
4. Til Stein (05.00)
5. Det Ser (03.22)
6. Solskodde (03.18)
7. Mara (01.24)
8. Troll  (03.23)
9. Nattas Blot (04.46)
10. Sabbat (04.24)
11. Fornjots Born (04.41)
12. Grotten (01.55)
13. Natt (02.35)

Guest musicians:
Kristian Espedal (vocals)
Lindy Fay Hella (vocals)
Herbrand Larsen (vocals)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" Black vinyl in Gatefold
Release date: May 19th, 2023
Genre: Progressive Rock

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wardruna’s album Yggdrasil, which features some of the band’s most iconic songs such as Helvegen, Fehu and Solringen, Wardruna in collaboration with By Norse is proud to present the Runaljod Trilogy on vinyl in a beautiful and exclusive Collector's Boxset!

The Deluxe  Trilogy Boxset - limited to 1,000 online exclusive copies worldwide - consists of a box with a lid on the top with leather finish and design on hot foil, and the renowned Runaljod trilogy on 2x12” LPs in Gatefolds, each as a new exclusive coloured vinyl edition:

• Gap var Ginnunga (2009): Black and white A-side/B-side effect
• Yggdrasil (2013): Red and Green A-side/B-side effect
• Ragnarok (2016): Black and Gold A-side/B-side effect

Each gatefold features new printed inner sleeves and comes in a luxury black slipcase with matt finish and UV varnish designs
The boxset also features a 72-pages book, with leather finish and hot foil, containing all the original lyrics and English translations as well as exclusive pictures; it also contains the exclusive Runaljod Vinyl Slipmat.

Label: Indie Recordings
Media Type: 3 x 2x12" sleeves, 72-pages book and slipmat in black slipcase.
Color: Black and white / Red and green / Black and gold
Release date: 15 March 2023
Genre: Folk / World Music

Please note: this item is a stand-alone article and can't be shipped with any other order from the shop due to special packaging.

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo new studio album “Wurdiz" on 2x12" vinyl with etched D-side, gatefold and printed innersleeves! Limited Grey edition, By Norse online stores exclusive.

"Wurdiz", the proto-germanic word for destiny, is about the dance between fate and free will and with these songs, Sowulo's founder and multi-instrumentalist Faber Horbach intentionally connects to fate and let it incite him to become a weaver of his own destiny.

The album is all about relating to fate as the unfolding turning of events and the journey of becoming aware of one's own threads within the tapestry of life. As the twelve songs unfold, the replicas of historical instruments in combination with modern-day instruments and production techniques confer to "Wurdiz" a powerful and cinematic sound that takes you on a journey within. While the carnyx, lyre, nyckelharpa, Irish bouzouki, Celtic harp and blow horns create echoes from the distant past; throat singing, spoken incantations and powerful vocals tell the stories on a deep emotional level, accompanied by bombastic percussion and strings.

Tracklist:

1. Wyrd Webba
2. Stearcost ealra
3. Æt wega gelætan
4. Eaxlgestealla
5. Begalan
6. Min ban
7. Ceorfan
8. Sunnanleoman
9. Ðæs webban cræft
10. Ungewiss
11. Slæp nu softe
12. Awæcnian

Release date:  September 9th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Grey
Genre: World Music / Folk

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo new studio album “Wurdiz" on 2x12" vinyl with etched D-side, gatefold and printed innersleeves!

"Wurdiz", the proto-germanic word for destiny, is about the dance between fate and free will and with these songs, Sowulo's founder and multi-instrumentalist Faber Horbach intentionally connects to fate and let it incite him to become a weaver of his own destiny.

The album is all about relating to fate as the unfolding turning of events and the journey of becoming aware of one's own threads within the tapestry of life. As the twelve songs unfold, the replicas of historical instruments in combination with modern-day instruments and production techniques confer to "Wurdiz" a powerful and cinematic sound that takes you on a journey within. While the carnyx, lyre, nyckelharpa, Irish bouzouki, Celtic harp and blow horns create echoes from the distant past; throat singing, spoken incantations and powerful vocals tell the stories on a deep emotional level, accompanied by bombastic percussion and strings.

Tracklist:

1. Wyrd Webba
2. Stearcost ealra
3. Æt wega gelætan
4. Eaxlgestealla
5. Begalan
6. Min ban
7. Ceorfan
8. Sunnanleoman
9. Ðæs webban cræft
10. Ungewiss
11. Slæp nu softe
12. Awæcnian

Release date:  September 9th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Black
Genre: World Music / Folk

Debut solo album of the renown Nordic Folk artist and composer Nanna Barslev on 12" Black vinyl, featuring a printed innser sleeve with all lyrics and English translations!

Please note that the "Lysbærer" vinyl editions will be released on May 6th 2022!

In “Lysbærer”, Nanna invites you into a hidden world between dark and light in nature and human nature, from misty underworld roots to ancient mountain calls, from scenic battle fields to meditative healing spells, with protection spells and words from the Edda.

The album title “Lysbærer”, which translates to “Carrier of light” is a reference to the celebration of the Sun and the Moon, lighting up the dark and changing seasons. The circle of life and death connecting with nature and the nature in us humans. The dark and light theme is the main essence of the vision in this album and follows up with the theme of chaos and cosmos from Nanna’s previous single “Skelfr Yggdrasil” released in 2019.

Interpretation of Nordic folklore and mythology themes are one of Nanna’s signatures, expressed through her mesmerising and fascinating voice, that ranges from experimental old Nordic singing techniques to underworld growling and whispering.

”Lysbærer” was produced by Fieke van den Hurk (Eivør, TVINNA) in Dearworldstudio, the Netherlands. Together for “Lysbærer”, Fieke and Nanna have found a sound that reflects the heritage of Nanna’s previous projects, bringing together momentums ranging from Metal, distrorted Folktronica, crispy sounds and heavy beats. The album was mastered by Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik).

Tracklist:
1. Skjoldmø
2. Runebundet
3. Mod vrede
4. Askr
5. Lysbærer 
6. Rhimfaxe
7. Jagtmarker
8. Sunna Sol
9. Sten

Release date: May 6th, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" Black vinyl in sleeve
Genre: World Music / Folk

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo's album ‘SOL’ available for the first time on vinyl, 2x12" edition with etched D-side! Limited Gold edition, By Norse online stores exclusive!

‘SOL’ is Sowulo’s acoustic album, featuring unique acoustic compositions and renditions of older Sowulo material.

It is dedicated to the nordic sun goddess SOL and her horses Arvakr and Alsvidr who are pulling her on a carriage through the sky. The mythological wolf Sköll is hunting her and wants to swallow the sun. This cosmic chase gives us the cyclical nature of the four seasons which are celebrated in the pagan year feasts.

‘SOL’ was initially released in December 2016; composed and produced by Faber Horbach. The album has amassed over 1,4 Mio streams. 

With immersive songs, Sowulo celebrates our great pagan legacy and takes an inner spiritual journey. The lyrics and the music, created with (early) medieval and contemporary instruments combined with cinematic sounds and voice, invoke archetypical wisdom and express the cyclical nature of existence.

Sowulo is a project formed by the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Faber Horbach. With a great passion for music, history and shamanism, Faber has a need for creating melancholic and meaningful songs full of spirit and depth, he has inspired thousands of listeners around the world to connect with their cyclical and spiritual nature through his music.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Noodlot Proloog
2. Ginnungagap
3. Sköll
4. Beltane
5. Ostara

Side B:
1. Dageraad
2. Imbolc
3. Yule
4. Sol

Side C:
1. Mabon
2. Lammas
3. Arvakr
4. Alsvidr

Release date: February 25th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Gold
Genre: World Music / Folk

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo's album ‘SOL’ available for the first time on vinyl, 2x12" edition with etched D-side!

‘SOL’ is Sowulo’s acoustic album, featuring unique acoustic compositions and renditions of older Sowulo material.

It is dedicated to the nordic sun goddess SOL and her horses Arvakr and Alsvidr who are pulling her on a carriage through the sky. The mythological wolf Sköll is hunting her and wants to swallow the sun. This cosmic chase gives us the cyclical nature of the four seasons which are celebrated in the pagan year feasts.

‘SOL’ was initially released in December 2016; composed and produced by Faber Horbach. The album has amassed over 1,4 Mio streams. 

With immersive songs, Sowulo celebrates our great pagan legacy and takes an inner spiritual journey. The lyrics and the music, created with (early) medieval and contemporary instruments combined with cinematic sounds and voice, invoke archetypical wisdom and express the cyclical nature of existence.

Sowulo is a project formed by the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Faber Horbach. With a great passion for music, history and shamanism, Faber has a need for creating melancholic and meaningful songs full of spirit and depth, he has inspired thousands of listeners around the world to connect with their cyclical and spiritual nature through his music.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Noodlot Proloog
2. Ginnungagap
3. Sköll
4. Beltane
5. Ostara

Side B:
1. Dageraad
2. Imbolc
3. Yule
4. Sol

Side C:
1. Mabon
2. Lammas
3. Arvakr
4. Alsvidr

Release date: February 25th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Black
Genre: World Music / Folk

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo's album ‘MANN’ available for the first time on vinyl! Limited Gold edition, By Norse online stores exclusive!

Are you ready to be initiated by the four archetypes within?

With these songs, Sowulo founder Faber Horbach intentionally invokes his inner Warrior, Lover, King and Magician and hopes it will help you to do the same. This album is all about growing into a mature human being by connecting with the power of the four archetypes, and consciously walking together with them on the adventure we call the wheel of life. These compositions express his interpretation of the four archetypes which he connects to the four seasons within and without, and so they follow the cyclical nature of mann.

‘MANN’ was initially released in August 2019; composed and produced by Faber Horbach. The album has amassed over 2,6 Mio streams.

With immersive songs, Sowulo celebrates our great pagan legacy and takes an inner spiritual journey. The lyrics and the music, created with (early) medieval and contemporary instruments combined with cinematic sounds and voice, invoke archetypical wisdom and express the cyclical nature of existence.

Sowulo is a project formed by the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Faber Horbach. With a great passion for music, history and shamanism, Faber has a need for creating melancholic and meaningful songs full of spirit and depth, he has inspired thousands of listeners around the world to connect with their cyclical and spiritual nature through his music.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Gastcyning
2. Wulfwiga
3. Heahlufu
4. Sceadugenga
5. Brego in Breoste
6. Swinhaeledas

Side B:
1. Faegru Fara
2. Slincan Snican
3. Innra Aecer
4. Beraboarn
5. Deoplicu Dearf
6. Wohs Wildum

Release date: February 25th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Gold
Genre: World Music / Folk

Acclaimed Nordic Dark Folk artist Sowulo's album ‘MANN’ available for the first time on vinyl!

Are you ready to be initiated by the four archetypes within?

With these songs, Sowulo founder Faber Horbach intentionally invokes his inner Warrior, Lover, King and Magician and hopes it will help you to do the same. This album is all about growing into a mature human being by connecting with the power of the four archetypes, and consciously walking together with them on the adventure we call the wheel of life. These compositions express his interpretation of the four archetypes which he connects to the four seasons within and without, and so they follow the cyclical nature of mann.

‘MANN’ was initially released in August 2019; composed and produced by Faber Horbach. The album has amassed over 2,6 Mio streams.

With immersive songs, Sowulo celebrates our great pagan legacy and takes an inner spiritual journey. The lyrics and the music, created with (early) medieval and contemporary instruments combined with cinematic sounds and voice, invoke archetypical wisdom and express the cyclical nature of existence.

Sowulo is a project formed by the Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Faber Horbach. With a great passion for music, history and shamanism, Faber has a need for creating melancholic and meaningful songs full of spirit and depth, he has inspired thousands of listeners around the world to connect with their cyclical and spiritual nature through his music.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Gastcyning
2. Wulfwiga
3. Heahlufu
4. Sceadugenga
5. Brego in Breoste
6. Swinhaeledas

Side B:
1. Faegru Fara
2. Slincan Snican
3. Innra Aecer
4. Beraboarn
5. Deoplicu Dearf
6. Wohs Wildum

Release date: February 25th, 2022
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" vinyl in Gatefold
Color: Black
Genre: World Music / Folk

DROTT first full-length studio album “Orcus” on 12" Milky Clear w/ Black and Gold Splatter vinyl in Gatefold! By Norse Music stores exclusive, limited to 100 copies worldwide!

“In the realms of the dead dwells Orcus, the punisher of broken oaths in the afterlife. He is Lord in this abode for purification of the souls, the Underworld. This is the katabasis of DROTT.

Called by The Lure, DROTT is flung into the maze of Caerdroia, descending deeper and closer to the realms of Orcus. As darkness grows, DROTT grasps at every beam of light possible in Katabasis, before realizing the true nature of the journey. As DROTT faces the sad and gloomy shore called The Strait, contours of The Psychopomp emerge from the shadows, he is the guide of souls in the passage between the living and the dead. So begins the journey into Orcus.

By The Lunar Lake recalls the echoes from the past. A feeling of tranquillity and connection with the living, unaware of the Marauders lurking nearby. Escaping the savage Marauders, Grey Gull ascends, restoring tranquillity and strength before DROTT´s final descent through The Arch of Gloom. There awaits Orcus, the judge, punisher and purificator. The Lord of the Underworld.”

DROTT is comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen and hails from Bergen in the west coast of Norway. With their varied musical background ranging from metal and jazz to classical music, they create the genre which can only be described as DROTT. Inspired by forces of nature, superstition and spirituality the trio explores light within darkness through their music.

Tracklist:

1. The Lure
2. Caerdroia
3. Katabasis
4. The Strait
5. Psychopomp
6. By the Lunar Lake
7. The Marauders
8. Grey Gull
9. Arch of Gloom
10. Orcus

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" Milky Clear w/ Black and Gold Splatter vinyl Gatefold
Release date: October 15, 2021
Genre: Progressive Rock

DROTT first full-length studio album “Orcus” on 12" Gold vinyl in Gatefold! By Norse Music stores exclusive, limited to 100 copies worldwide!

“In the realms of the dead dwells Orcus, the punisher of broken oaths in the afterlife. He is Lord in this abode for purification of the souls, the Underworld. This is the katabasis of DROTT.

Called by The Lure, DROTT is flung into the maze of Caerdroia, descending deeper and closer to the realms of Orcus. As darkness grows, DROTT grasps at every beam of light possible in Katabasis, before realizing the true nature of the journey. As DROTT faces the sad and gloomy shore called The Strait, contours of The Psychopomp emerge from the shadows, he is the guide of souls in the passage between the living and the dead. So begins the journey into Orcus.

By The Lunar Lake recalls the echoes from the past. A feeling of tranquillity and connection with the living, unaware of the Marauders lurking nearby. Escaping the savage Marauders, Grey Gull ascends, restoring tranquillity and strength before DROTT´s final descent through The Arch of Gloom. There awaits Orcus, the judge, punisher and purificator. The Lord of the Underworld.”

DROTT is comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen and hails from Bergen in the west coast of Norway. With their varied musical background ranging from metal and jazz to classical music, they create the genre which can only be described as DROTT. Inspired by forces of nature, superstition and spirituality the trio explores light within darkness through their music.

Tracklist:

1. The Lure
2. Caerdroia
3. Katabasis
4. The Strait
5. Psychopomp
6. By the Lunar Lake
7. The Marauders
8. Grey Gull
9. Arch of Gloom
10. Orcus

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" Gold vinyl Gatefold
Release date: October 15, 2021
Genre: Progressive Rock

DROTT first full-length studio album “Orcus” on 12" Black vinyl in Gatefold!

“In the realms of the dead dwells Orcus, the punisher of broken oaths in the afterlife. He is Lord in this abode for purification of the souls, the Underworld. This is the katabasis of DROTT.

Called by The Lure, DROTT is flung into the maze of Caerdroia, descending deeper and closer to the realms of Orcus. As darkness grows, DROTT grasps at every beam of light possible in Katabasis, before realizing the true nature of the journey. As DROTT faces the sad and gloomy shore called The Strait, contours of The Psychopomp emerge from the shadows, he is the guide of souls in the passage between the living and the dead. So begins the journey into Orcus.

By The Lunar Lake recalls the echoes from the past. A feeling of tranquillity and connection with the living, unaware of the Marauders lurking nearby. Escaping the savage Marauders, Grey Gull ascends, restoring tranquillity and strength before DROTT´s final descent through The Arch of Gloom. There awaits Orcus, the judge, punisher and purificator. The Lord of the Underworld.”

DROTT is comprised of Arve Isdal (Enslaved), Ivar Thormodsæter (Ulver) and Matias Monsen and hails from Bergen in the west coast of Norway. With their varied musical background ranging from metal and jazz to classical music, they create the genre which can only be described as DROTT. Inspired by forces of nature, superstition and spirituality the trio explores light within darkness through their music.

Tracklist:

1. The Lure
2. Caerdroia
3. Katabasis
4. The Strait
5. Psychopomp
6. By the Lunar Lake
7. The Marauders
8. Grey Gull
9. Arch of Gloom
10. Orcus

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" Black vinyl Gatefold
Release date: October 15, 2021
Genre: Progressive Rock

Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik’s “Skuggsjá” – By Norse Music re-issue - on 2x12" Oxblood vinyl in Gatefold! Limited to 300 copies worldwide, online stores exclusive!

Features a completely renewed artwork with the full lyrics and English translations (previously available only in long sold-out limited editions)!

When renowned musicians such as ENSLAVED guitarist / composer Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – the mastermind behind WARDRUNA, which gained attention far beyond the world of music for their contributions to the score of the acclaimed ‘Vikings’ TV-series – join forces, the outcome is far too easily dismissed in advance as a “super project”.

By highlighting ideas, traditions and instruments of their Norse past, SKUGGSJÁ speak of the history of Norway and reflect relevant aspects from the past into our present day. Using metal instrumentation as well as some of Scandinavia’s oldest instruments and poetry in Norse and Norwegian, ‘Skuggsjá’ represents a fusion between past and present, both lyrically and musically.

‘Skuggsjá’ was originally conceived as a commissioned musical work written by Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik. The arrangement was performed by ENSLAVED and WARDRUNA as a concert piece in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution at the Eidsivablot festival in Eidsvoll, Norway on September 13th, 2014.

Tracklist:

1. Intro: Ull Kjem
2. Skuggsjá
3. Makta Og Vanæra, For All Tid
4. Tore Hund
5. Rop Fra Røynda - Mælt Fra Minne
6. Skuggeslåtten (instrumental)
7. Kvervandi
8. Vitkispá
9. Bøn Om Ending, Bøn Om Byrjing
10. Outro: Ull Gjekk

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" in Gatefold
Color: Oxblood
Genre: Metal

Renown Wardruna co-lead singer Lindy-Fay Hella's second album "Hildring" on Clear w/ Purple and Gold Splatter 12" vinyl in Sleeve! Limited to 200 copies worldwide!

Dei Farne are musicians; Roy Ole Førland, Ingolf Hella Torgersen and new addition Sondre Veland, and with them, Lindy-Fay has found kindred spirits.

Hildring is an intuitively crafted, ornamental and rhythmical record with a dark pop sensibility, channelling the musicians’ mutual appreciation of different genres, from dark synth, folk, jazz, noise/experimental, Krautrock, prog rock, and world music. The soundscapes of Hildring are like moonlight shimmering in running water. Synth drones and fluid melodies are deftly-woven together with the organic sounds of acoustic piano, guitars, harmonium and percussion/drums, elevated into something larger than life by Lindy-Fay’s extraordinary, expressive vocal style.
 
Lindy-Fay Hella sounds especially liberated on this record, reconnecting to a childhood passion for synths, and her love of “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode, attributing her vocal experimentation to Dave Gahan’s wide-ranging style. Lindy-Fay also draws powerful inspiration also from traditional Joik singing, unique to the Sámi people of Northern Europe. Lindy-Fay honours her great-grandmother and other Sámi people who suffered injustice when this traditional form was condemned. Harnessing her vocal power is not necessarily about choosing the right words, rather following specific feelings and utilising the voice as an instrument.

Tracklist:

1. Hildring
2. Los
3. Insect
4. The Lake
5. Brising
6. Kjetto
7. Taag
8. Otherworld
9. Gjelet

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" vinyl in Sleeve
Color: Clear w/ Purple and Gold Splatter
Genre: World Music / Folk

Renown Wardruna co-lead singer Lindy-Fay Hella's second album "Hildring" on Purple 12" vinyl in Sleeve! Limited to 300 copies worldwide!

Dei Farne are musicians; Roy Ole Førland, Ingolf Hella Torgersen and new addition Sondre Veland, and with them, Lindy-Fay has found kindred spirits.

Hildring is an intuitively crafted, ornamental and rhythmical record with a dark pop sensibility, channelling the musicians’ mutual appreciation of different genres, from dark synth, folk, jazz, noise/experimental, Krautrock, prog rock, and world music. The soundscapes of Hildring are like moonlight shimmering in running water. Synth drones and fluid melodies are deftly-woven together with the organic sounds of acoustic piano, guitars, harmonium and percussion/drums, elevated into something larger than life by Lindy-Fay’s extraordinary, expressive vocal style.
 
Lindy-Fay Hella sounds especially liberated on this record, reconnecting to a childhood passion for synths, and her love of “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode, attributing her vocal experimentation to Dave Gahan’s wide-ranging style. Lindy-Fay also draws powerful inspiration also from traditional Joik singing, unique to the Sámi people of Northern Europe. Lindy-Fay honours her great-grandmother and other Sámi people who suffered injustice when this traditional form was condemned. Harnessing her vocal power is not necessarily about choosing the right words, rather following specific feelings and utilising the voice as an instrument.

Tracklist:

1. Hildring
2. Los
3. Insect
4. The Lake
5. Brising
6. Kjetto
7. Taag
8. Otherworld
9. Gjelet

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" vinyl in Sleeve
Color: Purple
Genre: World Music / Folk

Renown Wardruna co-lead singer Lindy-Fay Hella's second album "Hildring" on Black 12" vinyl in Sleeve!

Dei Farne are musicians; Roy Ole Førland, Ingolf Hella Torgersen and new addition Sondre Veland, and with them, Lindy-Fay has found kindred spirits.

Hildring is an intuitively crafted, ornamental and rhythmical record with a dark pop sensibility, channelling the musicians’ mutual appreciation of different genres, from dark synth, folk, jazz, noise/experimental, Krautrock, prog rock, and world music. The soundscapes of Hildring are like moonlight shimmering in running water. Synth drones and fluid melodies are deftly-woven together with the organic sounds of acoustic piano, guitars, harmonium and percussion/drums, elevated into something larger than life by Lindy-Fay’s extraordinary, expressive vocal style.
 
Lindy-Fay Hella sounds especially liberated on this record, reconnecting to a childhood passion for synths, and her love of “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode, attributing her vocal experimentation to Dave Gahan’s wide-ranging style. Lindy-Fay also draws powerful inspiration also from traditional Joik singing, unique to the Sámi people of Northern Europe. Lindy-Fay honours her great-grandmother and other Sámi people who suffered injustice when this traditional form was condemned. Harnessing her vocal power is not necessarily about choosing the right words, rather following specific feelings and utilising the voice as an instrument.

Tracklist:

1. Hildring
2. Los
3. Insect
4. The Lake
5. Brising
6. Kjetto
7. Taag
8. Otherworld
9. Gjelet

Release date: November 26, 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" vinyl in Sleeve
Color: Black
Genre: World Music / Folk

Second pressing on White 2x12" Vinyl in Gatefold

Enslaved and By Norse Music online stores exclusive!

Features:

- Movies download card
- Original illustration by Tor Ola Svennevig on the inner-sleeve
- All songs lyrics

Enslaved is celebrating 30 years of unprecedented, genre-boundaries altering presence in the Extreme Metal and Prog scenes in 2021! To celebrate this milestone, By Norse Music and Nuclear Blast have proudly released the Enslaved “Cinematic Tour 2020” on June 25th, 2021.

"Below the Lights" was performed in league with Beyond the Gates Festival at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway, during a dark day of summer 2020. The event witnessed Enslaved perform their acclaimed opus "Below the Lights" in its entirety, featuring the guest musician Inge Rypdal - aka The Sixth - who performs brilliantly on guitar throughout this entire concert (as he once also did on "A Darker Place" on the original recording)!

Tracklist:

1. As Fire Swept Clean the Earth
2. The Dead Stare
3. The Crossing
4. Queen of Night
5. Havenless
6. Ridicule Swarm
7. A Darker Place

Release date: December 2021
Label: By Norse Music
Media type: 2x12" Vinyl, Gatefold
Color: White
Genre: Black Metal / Progressive Metal

KJELL BRAATEN NEW ALBUM "FERD" ON 2LP TRANSPARENT! By Norse Music store exclusive, limited to 100 copies worldwide!

"Ferd" means "journey", "travel", and "to explore". The album's primary focus is to honor those who traveled the world, thus expanding knowledge and facilitating cultural exchange. This aspect is highlighted through working with music in a historical sense, as most of the travelers' instruments were brought back from cultures far away - bringing with them musical inspiration as well.

Tracklist:
1. Kyst
2. Vestarveg
3. Skogsflukt
4. Vette
5. Østavind
6. Storebjørn
7. Ritet
8. Huldra
9. Blåne
10. Ferd

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: 2LP gatefold
Color: Transparent
Release date: November 13th, 2020
Genre: World Music / Folk

KJELL BRAATEN NEW ALBUM "FERD" ON 2LP BLACK!

"Ferd" means "journey", "travel", and "to explore". The album's primary focus is to honor those who traveled the world, thus expanding knowledge and facilitating cultural exchange. This aspect is highlighted through working with music in a historical sense, as most of the travelers' instruments were brought back from cultures far away - bringing with them musical inspiration as well.

Tracklist:
1. Kyst
2. Vestarveg
3. Skogsflukt
4. Vette
5. Østavind
6. Storebjørn
7. Ritet
8. Huldra
9. Blåne
10. Ferd

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: 2LP gatefold
Color: Black
Release date: November 13th, 2020
Genre: World Music / Folk

Wardruna's new studio album on double black vinyl, featuring a 28-pages booklet.

Kvitravn musically continues where the Runaljod trilogy left off, yet it marks a distinct evolution in Wardruna's unique sound. In a rich musical tapestry, Wardruna use a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa, and the record also features guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout eleven songs, Kvitravn discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

Wardruna have carved a rich, polyphonic and dramatic musical landscape that honours the ancient past without gimmick, whilst simultaneously illuminating meaningful expressions of Norse tradition through intrinsically detailed contemporary composition. Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced.

Tracklist:
A1
1. Synkverv 4:52
2. Kvitravn 6:17
3. Skugge 6:38

A2
4. Grá 3:33
5. Fylgjutal 7:05
6. Munin 5:26

B1
7. Kvit hjort 5:20
8. Viseveiding 5:04
9. Ni 4:15

B2
10. Vindavlarljod 6:38
11. Andvevarljod 10:16

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: 22.01.21
Media type:  2x black 12" Gatefold, with 28-Page Booklet
Genre: Folk / World Music

TVINNA (FEAT. MEMBERS OF FAUN AND ELUVEITIE) DEBUT ALBUM "ONE IN THE DARK"!

ELECTRIC BLUE VINYL EDITION, BY NORSE MUSIC EXCLUSIVE - Limited to 100 copies!

"One - In The Dark" is the first out of four chapters, in which TVINNA break down the different stages of life - each linked to one of the four elements. Their debut album is focusing upon the first chapter of our life: the state of being unborn and the process of birth - reflected through the element of water in its different shapes. Each of the 9 songs on the album tells a story about where we come from, are made of and are born into. One living being, out of the dark, connected and dependent.

TVINNA musical evolution has been constant since the release of their first song "The Gore" in November 2019. Best described as progressive dark and electronica pop, their music marries multi-layered vocals to effect-accordion and electronics, accompanied by new metal influences on guitars, bass and drums. TVINNA are intertwining and summoning an intense and unique musical experience. All the songs and imagery (artwork, video) are created, written and produced by an intensive alliance between Laura, Fiona and Fieke.

TVINNA is an international band founded by Laura Fella (Faun), Fiona Rüggeberg (former Faun) and Fieke van den Hurk (Musician/Producer for a.o. Eivør, Omnia, Cesair), accompanied by Rafael Salzmann (Eluveitie) on guitars & bass and Jasper Barendregt (former Ulsect a.o.) on drums & beats.

Tracklist:
1. The Gore
2. 12
3. Kreiz
4. Wild Hunt
5. Inside - The Dark
6. Sunna
7. Tides
8. Partus
9. Skymning

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: Single vinyl, Gatefold
Color: Electric Blue
Release date: February 19, 2021
Genre: Dark Pop / Progressive / Electronica

TVINNA (FEAT. MEMBERS OF FAUN AND ELUVEITIE) DEBUT ALBUM "ONE IN THE DARK"!

"One - In The Dark" is the first out of four chapters, in which TVINNA break down the different stages of life - each linked to one of the four elements. Their debut album is focusing upon the first chapter of our life: the state of being unborn and the process of birth - reflected through the element of water in its different shapes. Each of the 9 songs on the album tells a story about where we come from, are made of and are born into. One living being, out of the dark, connected and dependent.

TVINNA musical evolution has been constant since the release of their first song "The Gore" in November 2019. Best described as progressive dark and electronica pop, their music marries multi-layered vocals to effect-accordion and electronics, accompanied by new metal influences on guitars, bass and drums. TVINNA are intertwining and summoning an intense and unique musical experience. All the songs and imagery (artwork, video) are created, written and produced by an intensive alliance between Laura, Fiona and Fieke.

TVINNA is an international band founded by Laura Fella (Faun), Fiona Rüggeberg (former Faun) and Fieke van den Hurk (Musician/Producer for a.o. Eivør, Omnia, Cesair), accompanied by Rafael Salzmann (Eluveitie) on guitars & bass and Jasper Barendregt (former Ulsect a.o.) on drums & beats.

Tracklist:
1. The Gore
2. 12
3. Kreiz
4. Wild Hunt
5. Inside - The Dark
6. Sunna
7. Tides
8. Partus
9. Skymning

Label: By Norse Music
Media type: Single vinyl, Gatefold
Color: Black
Release date: February 19, 2021
Genre: Dark Pop / Progressive / Electronica

For years, Wardruna founder Einar Selvik performed acoustic concerts and lectures, playing and chanting Wardruna songs on his own, as well as his creations made for the TV-series “Vikings” in an acoustic format.
Parts of this incredible material were finally recorded “live in studio” at the Solslottet Studio of Bergen (Norway), and the recording was released through By Norse Music on November 23rd 2018.

Skald takes the listener on a musical journey outside the massive soundscape that Wardruna is known for, into a simpler, more direct form where voice, poetry and ancient instruments like Kravik-lyre, Taglharpa and Bukkehorn lead the way.

Einar Selvik comments:
“Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the raw and uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today.”

All formats of the album contain an extensive booklet with all lyrics translated to English, as well as a solid introduction to the Skald and Old Norse poetry written by the acclaimed Icelandic author and Old Norse philologist Bergsveinn Birgisson.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Vardlokk 2:07
2. Skald 2:01
3. Ein Sat Hun Uti 4:06
4. Voluspá (skaldic version) 6:20
5. Fehu (skaldic version) 3:28
6. Vindavla 5:34

SIDE B
7. Ormagardskvedi 3:10
8. Gravbakkjen 2:41
9. Sonatorrek 15:52
10. Helvegen (skaldic version) 4.36

Label: By Norse Music
Release date: November 23, 2018
Media: 12” with booklet
Color: Black
Genre: Folk / World Music

"Axioma Ethica Odini" Re-Issue on Black 2xLP 

Paired with the re-issue of "Vertebrae", as these two Enslaved-albums also form an important pair musically; as many of the bands releases do, forming pairs in dynamics sonically and conceptually. By now Enslaved was "up and running" with the turn to the more progressive and avant-gardist directions more or less completed with its more mellow predecessors - "Axioma Ethica Odini" came as a lightning strike from the golden heavens of Valhalla itself - with its more direct approach and songwriting.

A big part of the big leap forward in production was the transition to using the band's own studios in Bergen in addition to getting co-producer (and present drummer) Iver Sandøy onboard as well as recording parts in his Solslottet Studios, also in Bergen - and then taking all those recording over to Jens Bogren at Fascination Studios, Örebro, Sweden for mixing. The powerful sound that resulted set a new standard for both Enslaved and progressive Extreme Metal.

The By Norse Music (Ivar Bjørnson's own label) re-issue features two special songs recorded during the same sessions as the album and previously only released as a 7" single; the hypnotic ethereal "Migration" (inspired by Enslaved's collaborative commissioned piece at Molde International Jazz festival in 2008) and the doom-version of Frost-classic "Jotunblod" re-imagined for a special set at Roadburn Festival 2010. This issue features analytic and in-depth liner notes by Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer UK and Prog Magazine fame - a longtime friend and supporter of the band's uncompromising preference of the roads not taken.

The design of the album is beautifully redone with new details, colors layout solutions by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Kreator, Machine Head), all while staying true to the original artwork by longtime Enslaved-cover artist Truls Espedal.

TRACKLIST:

1. Ethica Odini
2. Raidho
3. Waruun
4. The Beacon
5. Axiom
6. Giants
7. Singular
8. Night Sight
9. Lightning
10. Jotunblod (Doom) - Bonus Track
11. Migration - Bonus Track

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2xLP - Gatefold
Release date: November 8, 2019
Genre: Metal / Viking Black Metal

On March 2nd 2018 on CD (April 20th on LP), By Norse Music will reissue Enslaved debut EP Hordanes Land plus a bonus track as a full-length release. First released in 1993 as a mini 12 LP, Hordanes Land was also released a few weeks later as a split CD album with Emperor and is considered a key release in the development of Viking metal.

The By Norse Music re-issue features exclusive liner notes and quotes by major figures of the Black metal scene such as Fenriz (Darkthrone), Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ), Lee Barret (Candlelight) and Hrymr (Helheim) among others, the original songs entirely remastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet Studio (Bergen, Norway) and the bonus track Enslaved, from the Enslaved split with Satyricon Yggdrasill, released in 1992.

Re-issue on By Norse Music, Enslaved member Ivar Bjørnson’s own label Re-issue features exclusive liner notes and quotes by major figures of the Black metal scene such as Fenriz (Darkthrone), Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ), Lee Barret (Candlelight) and Hrymr (Helheim) among others.

Original songs entirely remastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet Studio (Bergen, Norway) Features the bonus track Enslaved, from the Enslaved split with Satyricon Yggdrasill, released in 1992

TRACKLIST:

Slaget i skogen bortenfor (Epilog / Slaget)
Allfoðr Oðinn
Balfor (Andi fara / Prologr)
Enslaved (Bonus Track)

LINEUP:

Grutle Kjellson – Vocals, Bass
Ivar Bjørnson – Guitar, FX’s, Fretless, Keyboards & Synthesizers
Trym Torson – Drums, Percussions

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: LP - Single
Release date: April 20, 2018
Black Metal / Progressive Metal

TRACKLIST

1. Halteguten 4:38 Min
2. Polska Svit 3:47 Min
3. Elve Fert 5:24 Min
4. Vandringen 4:52 Min
5. Svärdsjö Polska 3:34Min
6. Vallåt 4:09 Min
7. Noaks Pennkniv 4:47 Min
8. Byss Kalles Vals 4:39 Min
9. Den Gamle Sordølen 2:16 Min
10. Polska från Älvdal 4:11 Min
11. Dansen Ungdom 3:37 Min

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" LP
Release date: October 13, 2017
Traditional Folk/World Music

TRACKLIST

1. Halteguten 4:38 Min
2. Polska Svit 3:47 Min
3. Elve Fert 5:24 Min
4. Vandringen 4:52 Min
5. Svärdsjö Polska 3:34Min
6. Vallåt 4:09 Min
7. Noaks Pennkniv 4:47 Min
8. Byss Kalles Vals 4:39 Min
9. Den Gamle Sordølen 2:16 Min
10. Polska från Älvdal 4:11 Min
11. Dansen Ungdom 3:37 Min

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 12" LP
Release date: October 13, 2017
Traditional Folk/World Music

BardSpec is the Ambient project / band from Enslaved composer/ guitarist Ivar Bjørnson. Having launched at Roadburn in 2015, BardSpec has since evolved into a fully fledged band, with Steve Austin on guitars/effects, David Hall presenting the live visual aspect of the project, with the layout created by Josh Graham (Soundgarden, Neurosis, IIVII, etc.)

BardSpec combines stirring, hallucinatory synth-sounds with mercurial guitar effects and hypnotic rhythms that navigate illusory landscapes. Field recordings, and other found-sounds also drift and evaporate into the ether. Working intuitively with these elements and with sharpened senses, attuned to inner impulses, this is immersive music, that can exist anywhere, and anytime within the minds of the listener.

Tracklist:
1. Intro - Deposition
2. Bone
3. Fire Tongue
4. Gamma
5. Salt

"HYDROGEN" LINE-UP:

Ivar Bjørnson (electric and acoustic guitar, voice, samples, engineering)
Steve Austin (electric guitar and bass, engineering)
Iver Sandøy (acoustic drums, backing vocals, synthesizer)

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x12" vinyl in Gatefold
Release date: June 23, 2017

2 LP - Gatefold

Wardruna 3rd album and last in the ""Runaljod"" Trilogiy.Includes the lyrics in Norwegian and translations into English.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1 Tyr
2 UruR

Side B:
3 Isa
4 MannaR - Drivande
5 MannaR - Liv

Side C:
6 Raido
7 Pertho
8 Odal

Side D:
9 Wunjo
10 Runaljod

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2x black LP, Gatefold
Release date: October 21st, 2016
Genre: Folk / World Music

New pressing of Enslaved iconic debut album on Gold vinyl!

The astonishing new layout was done by Z. Bielak (Ghost, Mayhem, etc.), and includes four brand new illustrations specially made for this legendary album. Z. Bielak has stayed true to the ideals of the era (it was originally scheduled for release on vinyl in 1993); this 2LP Gatefold with illustrated pockets has been respectfully remastered for vinyl by Iver Sandøy; preserving every bit of original dynamics.

Enslaved's 1st full-length album was co-produced with the legendary Pytten in the world famous Grieghallen Studio in Bergen, Norway. It was originally released on Deathlike Silence Productions, an Oslo based independent record label founded in the late 1980s. The infamous label was run by Euronymous, the late mastermind and guitarist behind Black Metal pioneers Mayhem.

This album has lyrics in Icelandic, and is a tribute to the Norse landscape, history and mythology. The compositions and production matches these themes with long horizontal songscapes, dense atmospheres and winds from the past.

Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, and did their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, while the legendary mini-album Hordanes Land was released the year after in 1993. Vikingligr Veldi came in the spring of 1994 and is Enslaved’s landmark debut album.

VIKINGLIGR VELIDI LINE-UP:

Ivar Bjørnson (guitars, keys)
Grutle Kjellson (vocals, bass)
Trym Torson (drums)

TRACKLIST:

Lifandi Liv Undir Hamri 11:31
Vetrarnótt 10:58
Midgards Eldar 11:16
Heimdallr 6:15
Norvegr (Instrumental) 10:56

Label: By Norse Music
Media Type: 2 LP, Gatefold
Release date: September 23, 2016
Genre: Black Metal / Progressive Metal