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THE CLASSIC 'VARGNATT' 1993 DEMO FROM THE NORWEGIAN LEGENDS, MARKING 30 YEARS SINCE RELEASE, INCLUDING EXTRA TRACK.
Norwegian act Ulver rose to prominence from a blacker metal-rooted background in their early years, to becoming widely known for high-calibre soundscapes & exquisite experimental & electronic art as part of their continual & ever-shifting evolution.
With a penchant for folklore-laced black metal in their formative years & with what could be considered even then to be eclectic & unconventional compositions compared to the more raw & primitive offerings from other arising acts in the scene at the time, Ulver made a big mark on the genre since their formation in the early 90's, spawning a unique & celebrated trilogy of early works which arrived in quick succession, starting with their monumental 1995 debut, 'Bergtatt', before the more serene acoustic-driven experience of 'Kveldssanger' the following year & completed by the more feral & ferocious outpouring of 'Nattens Madrigal' in 1997.
Before this much revered trilogy, though, came 1993's 'Vargnatt'. This was Ulver's first foray into the wilds & an exceptional debut demo, utilising what was to become a staple acoustic guitar implementation amid melodic & often complex & obtuse arrangements, conjured & delivered with an already advanced degree of musicianship, with vocals appearing courtesy of longstanding frontman Kristoffer "Garm" Rygg. This early incarnation of Ulver also notably featured Carl-Michael Eide of Aura Noir/Ved Buens Ende fame on drums, plus this recording featured Robin "Mean" Malmberg on bass guitar, from fellow Norwegian pioneers Mysticum.
Tracklist
1 Her Begynner Mine Arr ( 03:16 )
2 Tragediens Trone ( 04:07 )
3 Trollskogen ( 04:34 )
4 Ulverytternes Kamp ( 05:36 )
5 Nattens Madrigal ( 06:36 )
6 Vargnatt ( 04:19 )
7 Vargnatt ( Live 1993 ) ( Bonus Track ) ( 04:11 )