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Borknagar – In a Deeper World
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Bergen, Norway (1995 – present)
As such, the band’s most known style would be that of progressive black metal, with most of their albums taking from this style. Borknagar’s lyrics often deal with philosophy, paganism, nature, and the cosmos. Øystein Brun stated once that the name was inspired by a Scottish legend about a man who climbed Lochnagar, a mountain in Scotland.
Borknagar rose out of the ashes of the Norwegian death metal band Molested when then-member Øystein G. Brun became tired of the brutal aspects of the band’s music. Øystein formed Borknagar to explore a more melodic outlet of expression; he wrote all of the music and lyrics and gathered together an all-star group of black metal musicians to play in his band. Well-known musicians of the black metal scene (such as Infernus of Gorgoroth, Grim of Immortal and Gorgoroth, Ivar Bjørnson from Enslaved, Garm of Ulver, Head Control System, and ex-Arcturus) joined the project, bringing immediate attention to Borknagar. The band never even recorded a demo – they simply asked for a record contract on Malicious Records and were granted their request. Borknagar’s majestic, melodic sound was instantly liked by many and received positive press attention.
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dimmuborgir6666
Happy birthday Lars:)
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dimmuborgir6666
happy birthday Jens :)
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DamienCallisto
Just getting back into these guys. Heard "The Genuine Pulse" from Empyricism like 10 years ago and thankfully never forgot about it or who it was by. Good stuff here.
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dimmuborgir6666
beautiful music:)
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ikd-sj
'oceans rise' AMAZING!!! （☆∀☆）☆
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igorgoularth
Hello everyone! I've made a Facebook fan-page for all brazilian fans of Borknagar, approved by the band! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/BorknagarBrasil
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lordgorefreak
so talented!!! beautiful music
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auksta
illway, if you like the last album, listen to The Archaic Course: http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Borknagar/The+Archaic+Course I very like it!
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illway
What is their earlier stuff like? I'm only familiar with their latest album but I really enjoy it.
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dimmuborgir6666
Happy Birthday Simen :)
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bonjovyborges
HELLYEAH
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EvilFoo
Just starting to get into this band, really liking Quintessence and Urd so far!
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Neue_regel_
Empiricism & Quintessence = great. (except Brun's lyrics maybe ). Lazare and Vintersorg are too much of a lyrics genius for this genre. (same as Ihsahn's projects)
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acclamationsun
Hello to Borknagar! "The Archaic Course" sounds beautiful on its 15 year anniversary. Tell everybody that they should buy it. Please play a concert in London and play the album entirely. Can you make it sound exactly like the album.
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Goathornedgod66
Hailz & cheers \,,/
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hailmarduk666
I cannot think of a bad album although Quintessence is not so great. Otherwise this band is tops!
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bassius
Urd is my album of the year i guess.
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LordsOfTheStorm
Urd is excellent.
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Melaena
ICS Vortex interview on Shoot Me Again Webzine, available in French and English.
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Chabenso
Urd is fcking perfect. They need to stay at this, making more of such great things!
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