Memoria Vetusta I – Fathers of the Icy Age cover

Released 30 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career 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· Darkspace

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Slaughterday (The Heathen Blood of Ours) 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 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 7:00

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