Originally conceived as a post black metal band under the moniker vattnet viskar, they have recently transformed their sound and name to be more in tune with progressive metal acts like rosetta, intronaut and the ocean. With the release of their widely heralded 2015 album settler, new hampshires vattnet formerly vattnet viskar, rode the line between american black metal and a more experimental blend of atmospheric, melody driven metal. Vattnet viskar is a atmospheric black metal music artist. The second fulllength from murky new hampshire quartet vattnet viskar has a soft side, but you will have to endure the trampling to get there. Once this song was written, we had a much more clear idea of where the album was headed. New hampshires vattnet viskar emerges as the great usbm hope on sky swallower. Vattnet vattnet is a progressive metal band hailing from new hampshire. Dawnlands its hard to imagine what this place was like before when the land was sovereign when the houses lined the streets those days have gone. Vattnet viskar settler stereogum premiere stereogum. Originally conceived as a post black metal band under the moniker vattnet viskar, they have recently transformed their sound. The band name translates from swedish as roughly the water whispers. New hampshires vattnet formerly vattnet viskar have announced a september 15th release date for their upcoming selftitled album on new damage records. If theres one thing that immediately jumps out about the granite staters sophomore effort, its the cover.
Vattnet viskar s selftitled album broken limbs recordings was one of my absolute favorite releases of 2012, and in my opinion, one of the best examples of atmospheric black metal ive heard in a very long time. Vattnet formerly vattnet viskar releasing selftitled lp september 15. Their use of finely crafted and expertly orchestrated acoustic build ups raise you up to the stars, and are closely followed by deafening, sonic attacks that will eventually crush you with the weight of a dying sun. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Dawnlands, settler, colony, yearn, impact, monthly. Vattnet viskar existed as a band between 2010 and 2016 and put out a demo, an ep, and two fulllength albums. Vattnet viskar create mixtape for cvlt nation news. Includes unlimited streaming of vattnet viskar via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Yes, thats the cover art for vattnet viskar s upcoming sophomore lp, settler, and if you saw it and suspected the new hampshire band were trying to outdo deafheavens chillwavey, unmetal. Talsur doomcult nameless selfreleased, 05 april 2019. Slamming a blast of wellmixed double bass right into your fucking face, vattnet viskar make impact live up to the songs name.
New hampspires darkest export, blackened doom alchemists vattnet viskar, have once again joined forces with underground music portal cvlt nation to destroy minds and reap souls. Local music to livestream, download, and otherwise. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. William owens vattnet viskar s blisteringly energetic live performance is only matched by the harrowing and often melancholic nature of this ep. Vattnet formerly vattnet viskar releasing selftitled lp. Listen free to vattnet vattnet spun, dark black and more. Taken from the album, settler, century media records, 2015. Theyve once again followed the open road ahead, and returned bearing their most important work yet. Just like the previous stuff youve heard, its heavy, its melodic, but more importantly, its. They formed in 2010 and have released a demo, an ep, and two. Vattnet viskar, a black metal quartet from new hampshire, usa, have just released their debut longplayer, sky swallower, in europe, september 9th, 20. Vattnet viskar colony album track taken from the album, settler, century media records, 2015. Settler by vattnet viskar album, atmospheric black metal. Real emotion comes pouring from every note, and the sincerity of the music makes it feel almost transcendental.
When one pictures new hampshire, he or she thinks of rolling hills with lush greenery, picturesque winters, and rivers of clean, flowing water. Im sure most of you know the backstory by now, but for those blissfully unaware, the cover and album itself is purportedly. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from vattnet viskar at the discogs marketplace. Vattnet viskar have shortened their name to simply vattnet, and vocalistguitarist nick thornbury left the band, with bassist casey aylward moving to guitar and stepping up as lead vocalist. Vattnet, formerly known as vattnet viskar, was an american postmetal band from new. Vattnet viskar may not be purely original in the modern black metal scene, but it is incredibly hefty thanks mostly to the perfect production, clear but raw and intense. Like any lasting piece of art, more reveals itself when you return to it, like the doubled gang vocals that were hidden til the third listen.
If apex is anything to go by, then vattnet viskar seem to have. Im going to get this out of the way regarding vattnet viskar s second album, settler right now. The clarion call for the next great wave of american black metal has sounded, and vattnet viskar is leading the charge. Check out sky swallower by vattnet viskar on amazon music. Something wicked this way comes, wending its way through damp back alleyways and down leafy new england back roads, whispering through still water and dark fog. Vattnet continues to evolve, while i like their previous album sky swallower more.
Vattnet, formerly known as vattnet viskar, was an american postmetal band from new hampshire that have released 3 fulllength albums and a selftitled ep. Formed in plaistow, new hampshire in 2010, their name is swedish for the water is. Follow up to last years sky swallower, this 8 track ritual is pretty fucking bleak even compared to earlier work. Vattnet viskar listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos vattnet viskar. Taking a break from our recent excursion into the wide world of sports, to bring you this recommendation of some music for you to check out released back in april of this year and brought to my attention by one of the bands involved right around that same time nameless is a sixtrack split album. Thornbury is speaking of vattnet viskar s new album, settler. The extremely promising american black metal band vattnet viskar have teamed up with terrorizer to premiere apex, a song from their forthcoming debut fulllength sky swallower, which follows on from their selftitled ep and extraordinary demo which is available as a free download from their bandcamp page. Thought destined for greatness, mcauliffe was immortalized through tragedy, and yet it is her path, rife with bright ambition and inescapable doom, that inspired new hampshires vattnet viskar. It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. Atmospheric postblack metal early, postrockposthardcore later. But in a genre known for its uncompromising aggression and dark nature, vattnet found themselves the odd band out, as they explored both the. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl vz like the vattnet viskar settler at musicians friend.
Vattnet viskar make clear the wooded path, for we carry with us a blight, a scourge upon our people, that cannot take hold, this cannot take hold come upon the still waters of the lake, await this truest of all baptisms, we are gathered here today, at this black mass, before the eyes of god, to condemn free though beware. Vattnet viskar s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Vattnet viskar premiere new song apex with terrorizer. Much like code orange before them, vattnet s name change they dropped the viskar signals more than just a superficial moniker modification this is a reinvention and start of an entirely. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Vattnet viskar s sophomore lp settler takes its inspiration from a photo taken in 1985 by the new york times keith meyers. They formed in 2010 and have released a demo, an ep, and two fulllength albums under the vattnet viskar moniker. The artwork for settler by vattnet viskar whod drop the viskar after this release seems unusually bright and sunny for a black metal album, which prompted raised eyebrows at its release, but dont be fooled were not quite out of the howling darkness yet.
Get the guaranteed best price on heavy metal vinyl like the vattnet viskar vattnet viskar ep at musicians friend. Vattnet viskar shorten name to vattnet, release first song. Vattnet viskar by vattnet viskar, released 15 march 2012 1. Vattnet viskar will be releasing settler on june 16th via century media records, and we have another incredible song for your listening pleasure today. Weve already had our minds blown by the title track, colony and yearn, and today impact is streaming online.
A more grimy, riffy direction, says vattnet viskar s nick thornbury to decibel. Leave a comment posted in free downloads, free stuff, interviews. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Vattnet viskar roughly translated from swedish as the water whispers are definitely a product of the state of new hampshire.
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