Is The Ways of Yore a good place to start with Burzum?

Yes, The Ways of Yore is recommended as a starting point for new Burzum listeners. A meditative journey steeped in atmospheric layers, blending dark ambient soundscapes with elements of Norwegian folklore. By 2014, Burzum was led by Varg Vikernes, who had returned to music after his controversial imprisonment. 'The Ways of Yore' marks a significant shift towards neofolk and ambient influences, diverging from the traditional black metal sound that defined earlier works like 'Filosofem' in 1996.

Who is The Ways of Yore for?

The Ways of Yore works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on The Ways of Yore?

The Ways of Yore has 13 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

The Ways of Yore

Burzum · 2014

68 min · 13 tracks · black metal

A meditative journey steeped in atmospheric layers, blending dark ambient soundscapes with elements of Norwegian folklore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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God From the Machine Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Heill Óðinn — This track stands out as a tribute to Odin, encapsulating the album's exploration of Norse mythology through haunting melodies and layered textures.
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The Lady in the Lake — With its ethereal ambiance and mystical narrative, this song embodies the album's thematic depth while showcasing Vikernes’ unique storytelling approach.
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The Ways of Yore — As the title track, it synthesizes the album's core themes into a cohesive soundscape that resonates with both nostalgia and introspection.
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To Hel and Back Again — This lengthy composition blends immersive soundscapes with a reflective narrative, allowing listeners to experience a profound journey through its intricate layers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus
contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a departure from earlier styles, blending dark ambient and minimalist black metal.
Themes: Norse mythology· pagan traditions· dark ambient landscapes
Moods: Dark· Introspective
Career context: By 2014, Burzum was led by Varg Vikernes, who had returned to music after his controversial imprisonment. 'The Ways of Yore' marks a significant shift towards neofolk and ambient influences, diverging from the traditional black metal sound that defined earlier works like 'Filosofem' in 1996.
Stylistic neighbors: Darkthrone· Mayhem· Emperor