Algo Elite

Band Name: Psychonaut 4
Album name: Neurasthenia
Release date: October 7th, 2016
Label: Talheim Records
Country of origin: Georgia
Genre: Black Metal/Depressive Rock

Psychonaut 4 - Too Late to call an Ambulance

Corneus -  Birds of Damnation

Gorgoroth Carving A Giant

Impure Devotion - Sluts Of Hell (Nattefrost Cover)

Hated By The Gods (320)

Withering Into Spectral Ash (320)

HORNA should need no introduction. For over 20 years now, the Finnish black metal institution - founded by uber-prolific guitarist/songwriter Shatraug (SARGEIST, Behexen, et al) - have built a vast, virulent body of work beyond compare. Hailing the ancient ways, HORNA have always honored the underground with myriad EP and split releases. In the interim since their last album for W.T.C. PRODUCTIONS, 2013's critically acclaimed Askel lähempänä Saatanaa, the quintet have released two splits, with Den Saakaldte and Demonic Christ, and now arrives their highly anticipated ninth album, Hengen Tulet.

Their first album for W.T.C., Askel lähempänä Saatanaa served as a unique turning point in the HORNA canon. Not only was there a five-year gap between albums - almost an eternity in HORNA terms, considering their restless release schedule - but it was the first album to feature vocalist Spellgoth following the departure of longtime frontman Corvus. Although new to the HORNA camp, Spellgoth is a scene veteran, numbering Darkwoods My Betrothed, Black Death Ritual, and Prevalent Resistance among his resume, as well as classic session vocals for Baptism's Morbid Wings of Sathanas. With his arrival brought both a new and renewed focus to HORNA: Askel lähempänä Saatanaa brimmed with the ancient mysticism of the band's earliest work, and yet revealing new nightside shapes.

Now, with Hengen Tulet, HORNA continue to refine that approach, and yet bring back in the filthier textures of the Corvus years. Both sonicaly and songwriting-wise, Askel lähempänä Saatanaa was something of a throwback to mid '90s black metal classicism. By contrast, Hengen Tulet carries forward a similar songwriting aesthetic - surging 'n' swooshing speed, spiraling melody both majestic and malevolent - but reinvigorates a foul, fetid primitivism. It's still a supremely varied yet focused spin, compact (and caustic) as ever, but the headbanging, hard-charging tropes are surely a sign of HORNA's well-oiled machinery lately on the live front, where Spellgoth has cultivated no small amount of infamy for his penetrating performances.

The third glorious epoch of HORNA continues with Hengen Tulet, and yet further live assaults are planned for the rest of the year and next.

Format: CD, Digital (LP version at a later point)
Genre: black metal
Catalogue Nr.: W.T.C.137

Tracklist
1. Amadriada
2. Ajan Päättyessä
3. Nekromantia
4. Tämä Maailma Odottaa
5. Saatanalle
6. Puhdas
7. Ikuisuuden Kynnyksellä
8. Sodan Roihu
9. Hurmos
10. Profeettasi

Credits
Recorded and mixed at Studio Blackvox, spring 2015.
Mastered by T.T., June 2015.
Cover paintings laid on canvas by Pahapasi, spring 2015.
Photography & design by K.Letho, Porta Atra.
All music and lyrics written by Shatraug, arranged to their final form by Horna.

Lineup
Spellgoth - Voices 
Shatraug - Guitar
Infection – Guitar
Hex Inferi - Bass
Vainaja - Drums

Horna - Hurmos - Track Premiere

Core Crusher

Black New Age

Heidra

Twilight Of The Gods

Under the Runes

Neurasthenia

My Sweet Decadance

© 2012 "A TRIBUTE TO TRONDR ALASTOR NEFAS"

PARTICIPATION

VIRVEL AV MORKERHATET - Whore Of God (Beastcraft) // Ukraine
THY WINTER KINGDOM - Sweet Poison (Angst Skvadron) // Italy
VERMIS MYSTERIIS - Blood Hunt (Urgehal) // Ukraine
ALVHEIM - Mankind Murder (Urgehal) // Russia
NIGHTFOREST - Dead Cold December (Urgehal) // Austria
MISANTHROPIC EXISTENCE - Satanist (Beastcraft) // England
NAHEMOTH - Dodsmarsj Til Helvete (Urgehal) // Ukraine
UNHOLYATH - Burn At His Altar (Beastcraft) // Ukraine
SKYGGE - Black Witchcraft (Beastcraft) // Norway
DODSFALL - Enter The Chasm (Beastcraft) // Norway
DAUKJOTT - Nekromisantrop (Urgehal) // Norway
BLACK ALTAR - Pentagram Sacrifice (Beastcraft) // Poland
BEGRAVD - Goatcraft Torment (Urgehal) // Russia
NEBELWERFER - Selvmordssalme (Urgehal) // Russia
DAUDEN - Satanic Supremacy (Beastcraft) // Norway

INFO
This is an international tribute compilation to Trondr Alastor Nefas and his works in Urgehal, Beastcraft and Angst Skvadron. Will be released in autumn, 2012, limited to 200 copies. 

Goatcraft Torment

Taken from Trollheim “Im Heidenwald Elfgards & Ensomhet” LP.  CW19.

Im Heidenwald Elfgaards & Ensomhet

Trollheim "Ensomhet V"

Taken from Trollheim “Im Heidenwald Elfgards & Ensomhet” CD. CW19.

Im Heidenwald Elfgards & Ensomhet

Trollheim - Sümpfe Der Verzweiflung

"Plågoande O'Helga Plågoande" taken from the sixth SHINING album "VI / Klagopsalmer", which was released by Osmose Productions in 2009. CD and DLP available in the bands webshop: www.shininglegions.com

Black New Age

Raoo

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