“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 20 years after – this masterpiece of soulful folk black metal re-issued with extensive liner notes, original cover picture, logo and uncensored lyrics.”

TRACK LISTING:
Vinterferden
A Sovereign Fortress
Svartedauens Gjenkomst
Sorg
The Bridge Of Death
Gamlelandet
Kilden-Lik En Endeløs Elv
Kongsblod
Battlefield
Ancient Prophecy
Ildnatten