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| Umskiptar | |
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| Album info | |
| Release | May 21, 2011[1][2][3] |
| Recorded | September 2011 at Grieghallen Studio in Bergen, Norway |
| Genre | Folk metal, folk rock, black metal |
| Length | 66:16 |
| Label | Byelobog |
| Producer | Varg Vikernes, Dave Bertolini, Pytten |
Umskiptar (Old Norse for Metamorphosis) is the ninth studio album by Norwegian band Burzum, released on 21 May 2012 through Byelobog Productions. It has been described by Varg Vikernes as a "return to the roots", with a priority on atmosphere. The album's lyrics are taken from an Old Norse poem entitled Völuspá.[3] The album was leaked two months before its release date, due, according to Vikernes, to a former PR agent of his having "sent promotional copies of the entire album to left wing extremist magazines" without his knowledge or consent.[4]
The cover art is taken from the painting Nótt by Norwegian painter Peter Nicolai Arbo.
Track listing[]
| # | Track title | Translation (by Varg Vikernes) |
Length |
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| 1. | "Blóðstokkinn" | Soaked in Blood | 1:10 |
| 2. | "Jóln" | Deities | 5:46 |
| 3. | "Alfadanz" | Elven Dance | 9:34 |
| 4. | "Hit helga Tré" | The Sacred Tree | 6:47 |
| 5. | "Æra" | Honour | 3:54 |
| 6. | "Heiðr" | Esteem | 2:57 |
| 7. | "Valgaldr" | Song of the Fallen | 7:57 |
| 8. | "Galgviðr" | Gallow Forest | 7:12 |
| 9. | "Surtr Sunnan" | Black from the South | 4:11 |
| 10. | "Gullaldr" | Golden Age | 10:14 |
| 11. | "Níðhöggr" | Attack from Below | 4:59 |
Personnel[]
- Burzum
- Varg Vikernes – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Bass
- Production
- Varg Vikernes - Producer
- Pytten - Producer, Mixing
- Dave Bertolini - Producer, Mixing
- Naweed - Mastering
- Dan Capp - Design, Layout
References[]
- ↑ "Umskiptar (Limited Deluxe Digibook)". Plastic Head. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
- ↑ "News". burzum.org. 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Burzum "Umskiptar" 2012". burzum.org. 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ Grimmsberg, Kai (2012-04-29). "Interview with Varg Vikernes". HeavyMusic. Power Studio. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
External links[]
- The Weekly Injection: New Releases Out Today – 5/22 at Metal Injection
- CD Review: Burzum Umskiptar at Metal Injection