Well not everyone can be as great as Ics Vortex or Garm but this guy is actually a really great singer but Ics Vortex is coming back which is a very nice thing to hear.
yeah you know, science metal. First pioneered with BS's iron man in the 70's. Later refined by necrophagist's advanced corpse tumor. Don't fell bad, a lot of people confuse it with metal. Just look for the word "universal" that's the dead give away lol
I think if Garm had made just one appearance in this heroic and ferocious album, this would have been perfect. not everything can be. but esoy satisfied with this masterpiece =)
@SephynnXx Well said, Sir! Looking forward to the 2012 album which will be released on Mar 26 :) Just done listening to Origin. I know Arcturus well and thought I'd try out this band (due to Vortex). Origin is immense!!
If it will clear up any curiosities and/or concerns, on 1 of Dave Kinkades(Borknagars current drummer) drum videos, he answered a question about the genre as "Its Norwegian black metal, but not death black.........more nature black ".
But do specific genres make a damn of a difference on how much we love Borknagar? I'm sure you'd still listen to them if they called themselves country western =P
Ivar played keyboard, and had little to no songwriting privileges. Those atmospheric keyboard sounds have nothing to do with viking/folk music. Shut up.
I remember most of their lyrics and tones from all their albums.Their first two albums (Borknagar, The Olden Domain) were the viking albums, (Universal and Quintessence) are more or less more atmospheric with overtones of maybe spirituality along with Space and some nature. (Empiricism and Epic) dealt with science, nature, space, atmosphere, cosmos, and human nature. I have Universal and it sounds like all their albums put together not their best material though. They have full a lineup again
of course, I can only imagine what Borknagar would sound like if Vintersorg did his super deep vocals from his first couple albums. I dont speak Swedish but I get the overall feeling of his first couple albums. They even have a sort of romantic sort of edge to it.
oh my fucking god how the fuck have I not heard this!!! This is purely Awesomeee!!!!!!!!
canada4blckmetal 1 week ago
I don't understand why they went this direction with this album.
AILDdrums 1 month ago
borknagar songs really aren't long enough
LMTR14 1 month ago
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r00t3ddotorg 3 months ago
I think I fell in love. Borknagar is everything I've always been looking for.
satyrludi 3 months ago
j'adore cette chanson
TheMetalrock666 3 months ago
Ah wow.... first time hearing this band.. FUCK YEAH
shishkbobable 4 months ago
This song sounds like it belongs in an epic movie. Who agrees?
Pariah156 7 months ago 3
@Pariah156 Or an anime :3
ThePenguinz0 5 months ago
Well not everyone can be as great as Ics Vortex or Garm but this guy is actually a really great singer but Ics Vortex is coming back which is a very nice thing to hear.
Theblackmetalist 8 months ago
sympa !
Tigrousauteur 9 months ago
Does anyone know or can tab out for me the chords that are being played on the clean parts? Very much appreciated!
ccmartin85 1 year ago
@NoSaysHello lol this has to be a troll
DrivinHanyou 1 year ago
dimmu borgir "abrahadabra" isn´t the same without icx vortex, but borknagar is great band...
beleth639 1 year ago 3
damn that's a cool riff! sounds like they picked up the organ at Steppenwolf's garage sale lol.
abortionrock 1 year ago 2
Es la mamada!! Vengan a México por favor!
Its awesome! Come to Mexico please!
danielrockdrigo 1 year ago
cool sounding band, they sound a lot like dimmu borgir. awesome black metal styled riffs and keyboard, and clean vocals too
HushedDeath 1 year ago
Borknagar en México, DF, 17 de Septiembre!!! por fin!!!!
ITLACAELEL 1 year ago
After hearing the intro this on every single one of Dave drum videos, this song now annoys the fuck out of me.
winterSTU 1 year ago
Come back, take my soul and transport me in universal Borknagar fire. Great band, great album, simple the best ever lol
ITLACAELEL 1 year ago
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LordGrokk 1 year ago
masterpiece
guy3134 1 year ago
This album reminds of me of Empiricism, which I really like.
BlastBeatDolly 2 years ago
@BlastBeatDolly this song feels like empiricism + epic... but alot more energy.... almost as much energy as the archaic course.
xalastor 2 years ago
After I left this comment I thought about it, and realized it did have a touch of Archaic Course to it! Agreed.
BlastBeatDolly 2 years ago
Oh forgot to say sounds totally like Quintessence too.
BlastBeatDolly 1 year ago
Awesome, like every time a new album of Borknagar comes out!
ZappaMD 2 years ago 2
What the fuck happened to this song at 3:31? The drums like... fuck themselves.
JagsDomainCrew 2 years ago
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BlastBeatDolly 1 year ago
a lot more atmospheric than previous, not as much of a fan of this path....
Zadunne 2 years ago
it's obviously scientific naturalistic social-evolutionary pagan metal, brah
lococow33 2 years ago
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science metal? Fuck me Jesus! What kind of bullshit is that?
nilzardo 2 years ago
yeah you know, science metal. First pioneered with BS's iron man in the 70's. Later refined by necrophagist's advanced corpse tumor. Don't fell bad, a lot of people confuse it with metal. Just look for the word "universal" that's the dead give away lol
opeth518 2 years ago
I think if Garm had made just one appearance in this heroic and ferocious album, this would have been perfect. not everything can be. but esoy satisfied with this masterpiece =)
octavioescudero696 2 years ago 2
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rebeccayorknovels 2 years ago
why cant people just shut the fuck up and enjoy music instead fighting over it?
This new song sounds awesome, as I knew it would...
SephynnXx 2 years ago 31
@SephynnXx Look the point is that this music is our legacy and if certain people choose not to respect and exept that then fuck them...
thestonedraymondo 10 months ago
@SephynnXx Well said, Sir! Looking forward to the 2012 album which will be released on Mar 26 :) Just done listening to Origin. I know Arcturus well and thought I'd try out this band (due to Vortex). Origin is immense!!
Seanus32 1 month ago
Epic album
ScandinavianMetal666 2 years ago
i guess this sounds alright
holawashington 2 years ago
I has this album
kingofthedistant 2 years ago
NOs YOU DONT!!!!
AsianImport525 2 years ago
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If it will clear up any curiosities and/or concerns, on 1 of Dave Kinkades(Borknagars current drummer) drum videos, he answered a question about the genre as "Its Norwegian black metal, but not death black.........more nature black ".
But do specific genres make a damn of a difference on how much we love Borknagar? I'm sure you'd still listen to them if they called themselves country western =P
UBERtrustless 2 years ago
Fantastisk.
Hanskfheag 2 years ago
Indeed... he can barely catch up the higher tones when singing live. However, i have hope in him.
MightyGarogh 2 years ago
Ivar played keyboard, and had little to no songwriting privileges. Those atmospheric keyboard sounds have nothing to do with viking/folk music. Shut up.
Nerevar9999 2 years ago
Loved this music! Can't wait for the album!
666Darthrul666 2 years ago
Okay, mabye not viking/science metal...though they do touch on those subjects...
Borknagar sound like...Borknagar.
NewAgeJess 2 years ago
Stop calling my favorite band viking metal, you morons. Borknagar hasn't had anything to do with vikings since Vortex left.
Nerevar9999 2 years ago
Hahah ok, sorry dude, but the still have Mjölner in the logo...
UlfLundell 2 years ago 2
Ivar Bjørnson was the viking influence in Borknagar.
MightyGarogh 2 years ago
I remember most of their lyrics and tones from all their albums.Their first two albums (Borknagar, The Olden Domain) were the viking albums, (Universal and Quintessence) are more or less more atmospheric with overtones of maybe spirituality along with Space and some nature. (Empiricism and Epic) dealt with science, nature, space, atmosphere, cosmos, and human nature. I have Universal and it sounds like all their albums put together not their best material though. They have full a lineup again
EnvenomingSanctity 2 years ago
Ever listened to a Vintersorg album before he joined Borknagar? Exactly that, cosmos, nature, trees and rivers flowing.
EmpJonH 2 years ago 3
of course, I can only imagine what Borknagar would sound like if Vintersorg did his super deep vocals from his first couple albums. I dont speak Swedish but I get the overall feeling of his first couple albums. They even have a sort of romantic sort of edge to it.
EnvenomingSanctity 2 years ago 3
Can't wait to get some more samples :D THis it THA "shit" aka superb :D
Christianholt911 2 years ago
Fjortiss^^
DoumH 2 years ago
cool stuff.. i was waiting a good album with good songs since 2001.... all my hope in Universal album.. cheers guys!!
Biermeister666 2 years ago
El metal epico que siempre espere
Mr V Es asombroso
saludos
octavioescudero696 2 years ago
Oh yes, love it...
Cheers
filthysoe 2 years ago
The motherf&^%$@ KINGS of Norwegian Viking/Science metal are BACK!!!
Back doing heavy!
NewAgeJess 2 years ago
What? Viking/Science metal?
Btw do you know why vintersorg joined? Because his music also was about vikings and like maths?
UlfLundell 2 years ago
Amazing song!
XxMetalhead666 2 years ago
and Epic!
AKsan00 2 years ago
zomg I jizzed in my pants!
No really, the song is amazing, can't wait to hear the whole album!
Nambdull 2 years ago
Best band ever.
Nerevar9999 2 years ago 2
HAVOC!!! excelente no podia esperar menos de este disco tan esperado por mi seeee!! \m/
TheMetalsub 2 years ago
EXCELLENT!!!
- Defiance.
Jesteriandt 2 years ago
BORKNAGAR!!!! awesome....song.....
XwoooahX 2 years ago 2
Now the most anticipated album of 2010!!!
mykesharpe 2 years ago 13
such an amazing song. i cannot wait for the new album to come out. please tour the USA!
JohnTheDrummer88 2 years ago 3
Awesome.
Chatorisa 2 years ago
Amazing song guys!!!! you are the best, each one of you, thank you for making music for us!!!!!
darkroadobliterator 2 years ago 2
Ser frem til å høre hele albumet!
Sharagoz 2 years ago