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  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ have today shared a limited edition exclusive cassette tape release titled ‘ Sæl ’ which is now available via Silent Cult. Forlorn, who blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal' have drawn closure to their recent seasonal cycle of singles with the offering of ‘ Sæl ’. Guitarist, Edd Kerton shared the following statement - "This circle draws to a close as another prepares to open, we invite you to look back so you can prepare for what is yet to come." The 5 track tape includes recent singles ‘Hold Me’ and ‘The Weight Of It All’ as well as an exclusive live recording of their 2020 single ‘Erased’. The live performance of Forlorn's single 'Erased' was filmed and recorded at The Bookhouse in London. Vocalist Megan Elliott continues to share - "We invite you to bear witness to a live conjuring of our song 'Erased', this song opened the initial circle and so shall it close the ...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ make their return with a defying new offering titled ‘Hold Me’ which is out now via Silent Cult. Forlorn blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal', while crafting a unique sound and visual identity. Produced by George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token, Monuments) ‘Hold Me’ was written as a platonic love song, from a child to a parent, and addresses the subject of co-dependency, where a child bears witness to their parents' struggle with addiction. Accompanying the new single is a stunning music video that shows symbolism throughout that is symbiotic of family constellation. We see the honouring of ancestors passed through the building of the altar, a sense of community and tribe through the foraging scene and a feeling of strained family dynamics through the harvest feast scene. Check out the official music video for ‘Hold Me’ below: “I was brought up Pagan, by my mother, and have been a practicing witch ...

New Album 'Khram' To Be Released In January 2018 Russia's leading and finest pagan metal band ARKONA, who are set to release their brand new album Khram on January 19th 2018 with Napalm Records, have just unveiled a first teaser and exclusive album preview! Get your ears on this first sneak peak, featuring all tracks from ARKONA's upcoming album right HERE! A Khram, the Russian word for temple, is shrouded in natural mysticism slumbering behind nocturnal treetops, yet open to everyone. The sincerity and depth that binds all five band members together resonates in the sumptuously dark cover artwork and frontlady Masha`s lyrics, that are written in her own blood (which is also part of the artwork)! ARKONA may have used sound samples in their early days, but nowadays cellos, brass parts, wind instruments and throat singing are recorded live meticulously and flow naturally into the band's harsh metal tunes: King-sized songs effortlessly shift from blackened pa...