Official press release:
It’s been a long wait since Norway’s Mistur made its mark on the world with their critically acclaimed debut, Attende. Fortunately, the wait has not been in vain. The band’s latest full-length, In Memoriam, sees Mistur return with a masterpiece fielding long and layered arrangements, clever melodies and progressive elements mixed with its signature brand of “Sognametal.”
Mistur was forged in Sogndal, Norway by Espen Bakketeig and Andre Raunehaug, and joined shortly thereafter by Stian Bakketeig (Vreid, ex-Windir, ex-Cor Scorpii). Following just one demo, they landed a deal with Einheit Produktionen, who would release the band’s critically-adored Attende debut in 2009. Apart from some festival shows and a tour however, the band fell dormant for a short time, before the work on the follow up album started.
With new vocalist Oliver Øien and new drummer Tomas Myklebust, Mistur is back and more potent than ever bevore. In Memoriam was captured in Conclave and Earshot Studios as well as the band’s private studio, produced by Mistur mainman Espen Bakketeig, and mixed by Bjørnar E. Nilsen (Black Hole Generator, Vulture Industries). With In Memoriam, Mistur brings new elements into the “Sognametal” style without loosing its unique core. The album is a must for all fans of Windir, but will certainly appeal to fans Amon Amarth, Insomnium, and Månegarm.
Already issued in Europe late last month via Dark Essence Records, the label will unleash In Memoriam in North America on May 27th, 2016 on CD HERE. In the meantime, sample “Distant Peaks” below via THIS LOCATION.
In Memoriam track listing:
1. “Downfall”
2. “Distant Peaks”
3. “Firstborn Son”
4. “Matriarch’s Lament”
5. “The Sight”
6. “Tears Of Rememberance”
