“Norway’s metal scene in the early 90’s: During a time when fellow countrymen and extreme metal fans were occupied with burning down churches and other criminal activities, even including murders, a small group of people with a totally different view of life’s destiny and purpose stood up. Even inspired by the musical aspect of their “brothers” – the so-called black metal movement – these guys were ahead of their time. Hated by the scene and misunderstood by the church, ANTESTOR rehearsed in the underground surrounded by traditional Norwegian landscape to create a unique and atmospheric sound. Call it black metal if you like, or sorrow metal, which is perhaps a better description of the music as well as the lyrical feeling on Kongsblod. Recorded in 1997 and distributed as a promo to metal labels around the world, this led to some contact with a certain black metal label that ended up changing lots of vital elements from the original package as it was intended by the group themselves. But here it is years after – this masterpiece of soulful folk black metal re-issued with extensive liner notes, original cover picture, logo and uncensored lyrics.”

2025 repress on white vinyl limited to 150 copies!

TRACK LISTING:
Side A
Vinterferden
A Sovereign Fortress
Svartedauens Gjenkomst

Side B
Sorg
The Bridge Of Death

Side C
Gamlelandet
Kilden-Lik En Endeløs Elv
Kongsblod

Side D
Battlefield
Ancient Prophecy
Ildnatten