Memoria Vetusta I – Fathers of the Icy Age
Blut Aus Nord · 1996
45 min · 7 tracks · black metal · doom metal
A chilling blend of atmospheric black metal and haunting melodies envelops the listener in an icy abyss.
Why this album works
'Fathers of the Icy Age' is notable for its innovative approach to black metal, blending atmospheric soundscapes with complex compositions. Critics have praised it for influencing subsequent bands within the genre, and it remains a touchstone for those exploring avant-garde black metal aesthetics.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Memoria Vetusta I – Fathers of the Icy Age' marked Blut Aus Nord's second full-length album, following their debut 'Ultima Thulée' from 1995. This album solidified their position within the French black metal scene and showcased their evolving sound, characterized by a unique fusion of atmospheric elements and traditional black metal aggression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agalloch· Celtic Frost· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slaughterday (The Heathen Blood of Ours) Standout 6:49
- 2 On the Path of Wolf… Towards Dwarfhill 5:46
- 3 Sons of Wisdom, Master of Elements 6:06
- 4 The Forsaken Voices of the Ghostwood’s Shadowy Realm Standout 6:01
- 5 The Territory of Witches / Guardians of the Dark Lake 8:12
- 6 Day of Revenge (The Impure Blood of Theirs) 5:16
- 7 Fathers of the Icy Age Standout 7:00
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