From the Borknagar Facebook Page…. We are stoked to announce a very special 25th Anniversary reissue of our debut album “Borknagar” that will be out on Century Media Records on November 12, 2021. Øystein comments: “Throughout the years I have received countless requests for a re-release of this album, but…
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Quick Jabs for Sept. 2020
This is a new monthly section where we will post an assortment of shorter reviews for albums that we have checked out or may have missed out on previously. The reviews are short and to the point, thus the tile “Quick Jabs”. Angelus Apatrida – Cabaret de la Guillotine Released:…
BORKNAGAR launch video for “Voices”; “True North” album out today!
Norway’s avant-garde Black Metal pioneers and innovators BORKNAGAR arise at their most spirited and resplendent on their 11th studio album, “True North”, which is being released today via Century Media Records. Today BORKNAGAR also launch a video directed by Lars A. Nedland and Alexander Olsson / RedinkFrame for the album’s…
BORKNAGAR reveal cover and release date of new album “True North”
Extend deal with Century Media Records The upcoming album by Norway’s avant-garde Metallers BORKNAGAR, entitled “True North”, will be released by Century Media Records/SonyMusic on September 27th, 2019. Following up 2016’s acclaimed “Winter Thrice” release, the new BORKNAGAR effort has once again been mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at…
BORKNAGAR WELCOMES NEW GUITARIST JOSTEIN THOMASSEN
Borknagar welcomes Jostein Thomassen as new guitarist in the band, replacing former guitarist Jens F. Ryland. Jostein is a very experienced and extremely skilled guitarist from Notodden, also known for his work with bands such as Profane Burial, Viper Solfa, Fracture, Source of Tide. Jostein has been a part of…
Borknagar down another member
In early 2018, it was announced that long time Borknagar guitarist Jens F. Ryland had departed the band. Well approximately one year later and another longtime member has parted ways with the band. This time it is lead vocalist Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund who has left. The band’s statement on the…
BORKNAGAR AND GUITARIST JENS F. RYLAND PART WAYS
Borknagar and long time guitarist Jens F. Ryland have decided to part ways. We would like to thank and salute him for all the time we shared on and off stage the past 20 yrs. The very best of luck with all future endevours! As a sidenote, Borknagar is currently…
BORKNAGAR releases new album, “Urd”, New song, “Frostrite”, now available
BORKNAGAR’s highly anticipated new album, Urd , is out now in Europe and North America! Having recently been voted “album of the month” in the current issues of Germany’s Metal Hammer Magazine as well as Norway’s Scream Magazine, the band would like to celebrate Urd’s release by presenting another new…
BORKNAGAR announces new drummer; “Urd” now available for pre-order
In the wake of the release of their upcoming album, Urd , on March 26th in Europe and in North America, Norwegian avant-garde metallers BORKNAGAR have announced a new drummer for the band’s line-up. The exceptionally talented youngster Baard Kolstad is now joining BORKNAGAR as their drummer, and he will…
BORKNAGAR launches new single; new band photo now available
Norwegian avantgarde metallers BORKNAGAR are now premiering their first single off their much anticipated new studio album, Urd (due out March 26th in Europe and March 27th in North America), via Decibel.com. Go check out the enthralling track “Roots” here. BORKNAGAR’s mastermind Øystein G. Brun checked in to comment about…
BORKNAGAR completes work on new studio album; announces title and release dates
Norwegian Avant-garde metallers BORKNAGAR have finalized mixing duties for their upcoming studio album with Jens Bogren at acclaimed Fascination Street Studios (OPETH, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA, etc.) in Sweden, and they have now checked-in to announce that the long awaited new effort will be titled Urd and is to be released…
I.C.S Vortex Returns To BORKNAGAR
I.C.S Vortex officially announce his return to BORKNAGAR. To mark this grand cooperation between Vintersorg and ICS Vortex, Norway’s Inferno Festival is announcing that Borknagar will headline the 2012 edition with both vocalists on stage. Over the past months, there has been a wide array of rumors and speculations about…
BORKNAGAR SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH CENTURY MEDIA
The 28th of March BORKNAGAR signed a 3 album deal with Century Media Records. BORKNAGAR is currently working on material for a new album, at this point roughly scheduled to be released in early 2012. Øystein G. Brun comments: ” Well, sometimes life takes slightly unexpected yet great turns! Due…
Borknagar – Øystein G. Brun
Borknagar – Øystein G. Brun Written by Andreas Aubert The Norwegian band Borknagar can easily be labelled Avantgarde. Whether speaking of the music, the lyrics or the artwork, it can be said that it is not exactly the usual cup of tea. Through it all shines a philosophical approach…