Black Metal

Although a brand-new entity, WHITE RUNE are a duo of SIELUNVIHOLLINEN frontman Ruttokieli on vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards and his drummer brother Soldau, also currently of Ehre. In 2021, they exploded into being with two shockingly accomplished demos, The Spell of Winter Holocaust and The Eternal Fires of Cleansing, showing a new face to Finnish black metal by, paradoxically, harkening back to old times. And now that face is fully revealed with the full-length Dawn of the White Rune. Indeed consolidating WHITE RUNE’s considerable strengths, the band’s aptly titled debut album bursts forth with an effervescence that’s undeniable – and undeniably unique, within the wider sphere of Finnish black metal. With vampiric organ to the fore but thankfully eluding the mawkish excess of “vampiric black metal,” WHITE RUNE proceed to wind and wend through an ever-surging storm of mysticism and malevolence. Their violence is real and the passion palpable, but there’s a deft touch to their dynamics here; nightsky splendor and astral awe are always present, no matter the tempo, and actual lead guitar plays an equally central role in conveying the emotions coursing through Dawn of the White Rune. And while comparisons to contemporaneous countrymen Faustian Pact, Vargrav, and Mooncitadel are certainly valid, more accurately could WHITE RUNE here harken back to the late ’90s works of Darkwoods My Betrothed, Thyrane, Alghazanth, Trollheims Grott, and even …And Oceans, thereby bringing the lineage full circle like the Ouroboros itself. To celebrate this momentous occasion, HAMMER OF HATE will also release a compilation titled The Spell of Eternal Fire, bringing together both WHITE RUNE demos. In the meantime, open thine eyes and witness the Dawn of the White Rune!

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The 4th fullenght by the traditionalists of Whoredom Rife is upon us!

6 brand new hymns of total destruction, darkness and the melancholic beauty of hate and despair, something we as humans are feeling daily.

Recently celebrating their 10th year of existence, the band has slowly but surely clawed their way up into the ranks of the bigger names, with integrity intact. never straying away from their original approach; celebrating Norwegian Black Metal through and through.

As the rope tightens, all we can do is accept our fate and dance to the thunderous beats of ravenous, traditional Black Metal!

Not much more needs to be said. Let the power of Whoredom Rife compel you!

Black Metal

Whoredom Rife was forged in silence during 2013 and 2014 in the outskirts of Nidaros, Norway. The band was founded by V. Einride and K.R in 2014, based on new ideas and ideas dating back as far as the early nineties. The idea behind the band is to breathe new life into the art form and lifestyle that we know as so called ‘True Norwegian Black Metal’. With Dommedagskvad they have clearly succeeded to combine all elements of the genre yet perfecting it their own way. It’s nothing new, yet so honest, well crafted and unique sounding it’s hard not to be drawn into the Whoredom Rife universe. After the highly acclaimed self-titled MLP released late last year, the expectations are beyond high for this LP. You will not be disappointed!

Black Metal

Whoredom Rife was forged in silence during 2013 and 2014 in the outskirts of Nidaros, Norway. The band was founded by V. Einride and K.R in 2014, based on new ideas and ideas dating back as far as the early nineties. The idea behind the band is to breathe new life into the art form and lifestyle that we know as so called ‘True Norwegian Black Metal’. With Dommedagskvad they have clearly succeeded to combine all elements of the genre yet perfecting it their own way. It’s nothing new, yet so honest, well crafted and unique sounding it’s hard not to be drawn into the Whoredom Rife universe. After the highly acclaimed self-titled MLP released late last year, the expectations are beyond high for this LP. You will not be disappointed!

Black Metal

Six new hymns of traditional Norwegian Black Metal, heavily rooted in the 90ies glory days, or as V.Einride says; “we’re not retro, we’re just late”.

Both K.R and V. Einride having more than 30 years longevity in the Norwegian Black Metal scene, the band is not exactly new to this.

Epic and grandiose, melancholic and utterly aggressive; Winds of Wrath is truly a tumultous ride to Hell and back.

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The first EP of this Norwegian act available again on LP.

Gatefold LP with Slipcase.

Black Metal

The first EP of this Norwegian act available again on LP.

Gatefold LP with Slipcase.

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Compiles the following material of the band:
Tracks 1-7: from the “Summoned by Shadows” Sessions 2005-2006
Tracks 8-13: unreleased Studio Tracks from the “Sing Thou Unholy Servants” Studio Sessions 1995-1996
Tracks 14-15: Rough Mix tracks from the “Sing Thou Unholy Servants” Studio Sessions 1995-1996
Track 16: from “Beyond the Gate of Nanna – A Tribute To Beherit” Compilation 2002
Tracks 17-18: from the “Force Fed into Blasphemy” 7” Ep 1994
Tracks 19-23: from “Wind of the Black Mountains” Demo 1993.
+ 3 previously unreleased tracks.

Black Metal

WINDIR’s third record ‘1184’ (2001) marked a stylistic change from its predecessor.
While the album is still very much rooted in black metal and heavily breathes atmosphere, Valfar and co-songwriter Hvall stared experimenting with electronic influences. Because of this, the album provoked mixed reactions upon its release.
Now, 20 years after its original release, ‘1184’ is seen as the album that pushed WINDIR to new creative heights and regarded by many fans as their absolute best.

Black Metal

WINDIR’s third record ‘1184’ (2001) marked a stylistic change from its predecessor.
While the album is still very much rooted in black metal and heavily breathes atmosphere, Valfar and co-songwriter Hvall stared experimenting with electronic influences. Because of this, the album provoked mixed reactions upon its release.
Now, 20 years after its original release, ‘1184’ is seen as the album that pushed WINDIR to new creative heights and regarded by many fans as their absolute best.