Quintessence by Borknagar
With their masterpiece "Quintessence", BORKNAGAR took a step ahead and even went to new extremes. The dark mystique of Borknagar's brand of epic metal has managed to lift its extremities to a more sophisticated and melodic sound. Elements of Nordic folklore and an almost sci-fi feeling fit perfectly alongside their raging black metal blasts.
BORKNAGAR´s frontman I.C.S. Vortex (who also plays bass in Dimmu Borgir) is #6 of „Best Metal Vocalists“ in the British Terrorizer´s April 2000 issue. BORKNAGAR´s following has constantly grown with the release of 3 albums and continuous touring (e.g. with Cradle Of Filth, Napalm Death, Emperor, Peccatum, Witchery and Divine Empire).
"Quintessence" was recorded in Sweden's famous Abyss studios with Hypocrisy-Drummer Lars Szöke engineering and Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Dimmu Borgir, Immortal, Edge Of Sanity etc. ) being responsible for the crushing mix. Indeed, it works as the "Quintessence" of their very individual and unique musical vision...
Tracklist
| 1. | Rivalry Of Phantoms | 4:36 |
| 2. | The Presence Is Ominous | 4:55 |
| 3. | The Ruins Of Future | 4:55 |
| 4. | Colossus | 4:28 |
| 5. | Inner Landscape | 2:51 |
| 6. | Invincible | 4:25 |
| 7. | Icon Dreams | 4:33 |
| 8. | Genesis Torn | 5:15 |
| 9. | Embers | 1:26 |
| 10. | Revolt | 6:05 |
Credits
Line-up:
I.C.S. Vortex - Vocals, Bass
Øystein G. Brun - Guitars
Jens F. Ryland - Guitars
Lars A. Nedland - Keyboards
Asgeir Mickelson - Drums
License
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