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	1.	Vintervredets Sjelesagn 06:47
	2.	Tanker Mot Tind - Kvelding 03:43
	3.	Svartskogs Gilde 05:52
	4.	Ved Steingard 02:18
	5.	Krigsstev 02:02
	6.	Dauden 05:49
	7.	Grimskalle Trell 05:39
	8.	Nord Naagauk 03:07
	9.	Fandens Allheim 06:22
	10.	Tanker Mot Tind - Gryning 03:01
	11.	Vintervredets Sjelesagn - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 06:46
	12.	Svartskogs Gilde - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 05:51
	13.	Krigsstev - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 02:02
	14.	Dauden - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 05:51
	15.	Grimskalle Trell - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 05:45
	16.	Fandens Allheim - Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995 05:53
	17.	Ved Steingard - Alternate Mix 02:13
	18.	Nord Naagauk - Alternate Mix 03:28
	19.	Vintervredets Sjelesagn - Rehearsal 1994 06:59
	20.	Grimskalle Trell - Rehearsal 1994 06:14
	21.	Ved Steingard - First Ever Recording 1994 02:18
	22.	Vintervredets Sjelesagn - Alternate Mix 06:49

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In the beginning there were mountains…

In 1994, the Norwegian guitarist Øystein G. Brun (who previously released two albums with the Death Metal band Molested) started to work on a new musical vision and move forwards with an own new project, where he wrote all the music and the lyrics. Having always been fond of melodious atmospherics, he recruited like-minded musicians from Enslaved, Gorgoroth, Arcturus, Immortal and Ulver with the goal of rupturing the peripheries of what was then deemed “traditional” Black Metal. Thus, the remarkable and sophisticated anomaly that is BORKNAGAR was born, considered an "all-star" gathering playing majestic epic metal ever since.

Without initially even putting out any form of demo, BORKNAGAR’s first and by now “cult” self-titled album was recorded at Bergen’s legendary Grieghallen Studios for the underground label Malicious Records from Germany, who released it in 1996. Next to Øystein G. Brun, “Borknagar” featured the likes of Garm (Ulver, ex Arcturus) doing the vocals, drummer Grim (ex-Immortal, Gorgoroth and Ancient), Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) on keyboards and bassist Infernus (who played in Gorgoroth). The overall press reaction was extremely positive, with media and fans alike praising the highly original and fresh approach of the group.

Fast forward 25 years, in which BORKNAGAR has so far released a total of 11 albums in various, progressing line-up constellations and performed live-shows all over the world. Now, in order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of “Borknagar” as well as finally curate and endorse a proper re-issue via longtime label partners Century Media Records, Øystein G. Brun has worked tirelessly in coming up with a deluxe album edition for everyone interested in finding out about the beginning of BORKNAGAR’s journey.

Next to a careful remaster of the 10 album songs and a makeover for the original artwork, this very special “Borknagar (25th Anniversary Re-issue 2021)” edition comes with plenty of rare and previously unheard bonus material (Among others an instrumental live studio session, alternate mixes and even rehearsal tracks), making it the definitive version of a pioneering Norwegian Metal classic!

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released November 12, 2021

Line-Up:
Øystein G. Brun - Guitars
Garm - Vocals
Infernus - Bass
Ivar Bjørnson - Keyboards
Grim - Drums

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A metal label with diverse tastes, Century Media arose from humble origins as a bedroom label based out of Dortmund, Germany in 1989 and have expanded greatly over the past 30+ years.

Acting as a beacon of professionality, reliability, and an unwavering dedication and passion to the most important thing of all – the music – Century Media are a flagship label in the metal and hard rock fields. ... more

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