Agnen: A Journey Through the Dark cover

Agnen: A Journey Through the Dark

Keep of Kalessin · 1999

51 min · 8 tracks · black metal

A turbulent blend of atmospheric melodies and aggressive riffs creates an immersive black metal odyssey.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its intricate arrangements and atmospheric depth, which earned acclaim from various metal publications. It helped establish Keep of Kalessin as a significant player in the black metal genre and contributed to the evolving sound of the late 1990s Norwegian scene.
Career context
Agnen: A Journey Through the Dark is Keep of Kalessin's second album, released after their debut, 1997's 'Through Times of War.' This record marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing a more refined approach to composition and production while solidifying their presence within the Norwegian black metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Blasphemy· Impiety· Akercocke

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pain Humanised Standout 4:33
  • 2 As Mist Lay Silent Beneath 5:40
  • 3 I Deny 5:05
  • 4 Dryland 5:18
  • 5 Orb of Man 5:51
  • 6 Dragonlord Standout 5:44
  • 7 Towards I Roam 7:17
  • 8 Agnen Standout 11:34

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