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The Nocturnes Of Iswylm — Out Now!
The most ambitious record of STORMKEEP's career:
Continuing the story first opened on Tales Of Othertime, The Nocturnes Of Iswylm further develops the band's self-described "black metal symphonia": a blend of regal, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place. Yet make no mistake — this is not a sequel in any conservative sense of the word. The band has sacrificed their prancing, dungeon synth-laden, dragon-summoning comfort zone in favor of something more psychologically complex, exploring the inner world of their protagonist, The Seer, and drawing on their deeper goth influences. The album is more dynamic, more melodic, and more subdued than its predecessor — while remaining unmistakably STORMKEEP.
The record was produced by STORMKEEP together with Michael Zech (SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, THE RUINS OF BEVERAST) and mastered by Arthur Rizk (BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, WORM). The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album, with additional extensive artwork by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, and AMORPHIS.
The new album is available in the following formats/versions:
Download/streaming
Standard CD in Jewelcase
Limited CD Box incl. Digipak, double-sided poster, 4 photo cards and 20-page booklet with additional art
Tape (300 copies) – only available through mailorder, Bandcamp and the Vesperian webstore
LP with booklet with extensive artwork in the following vinyl variants:
Black
Violet (500 copies) – exclusive for Europe
Dark-green ripple (700 copies) – exclusive for Europe
Green (500 copies) – exclusive for North America
Blue marble (700 copies) – exclusive for North America
Color-in-color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp Europe and the Vesperian webstore
Galaxy 2 color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp North America
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The album features a stunning artwork by renowned British comic book artist Simon Bisley. Additionally, the booklet comes with extensive art design by Valnoir. “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” is STORMKEEP’s second full-length album and the follow-up to the highly acclaimed debut “Tales Of Othertime” (2021).
“The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” tracklist:
- The Taste Of Immortal Blood (7:23)
- The Black Dragons Of Iswylm (4:51)
- Saccharine Subjugation (6:06)
- Imperious Sanguine Eroticism (6:22)
- Echoes In The Vasts Of Sequestration (5:25)
- Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh (5:10)
- Ballad Of A Fallen Star (9:28)
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