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'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 fit 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 influential 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, & is presented on limited marble vinyl.
Tracklist
1 Neslepaks ( Skapelsen - The Creation ) ( 05:32 )
2 Landet Og Havet ( The Land & The Sea ) ( 01:07 )
3 I Kamp Med Hvitekrist ( In Battle With Christ ) ( 04:57 )
4 I Ei Gran Borti Nordre Asen ( In A Spruce Far Into The Northern Ridge ) ( 03:43 )
5 Over De Syngende Oede Moer ( Over The Singing Wastelands ) ( 05:52 )
6 Thornspawn Chalice ( 08:10 )
7 Total Death ( 02:50 )