IMMORTAL Release Official Lyric Video For ‘Return To Cold’ Track
May 26th, 2023
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Bergen, Norway-based black metal band Immortal have released an official lyric video for the track ‘Return To Cold’, which can be viewed below.
Speaking about the song, Immortal mainman Demonaz said: “‘Return To Cold’ was the second song I wrote for this album. The guitar work is in the old insisting, Immortal style with just a handful of riffs. To make it feel even more like a song from the earlier albums, there are no big breaks, guitar solos, or other distractions. A powerful open main riff together with the majestic harmony and gloomy clean guitars created the frame for another atmospheric, distinct and characteristic Immortal song. The lyrics were written outside, on my walk through the forest, up the mountainside, to the cold windy tops, embracing the power and the timeless feel from winter. It is a definite return to cold, and like the rest of the album… a tribute to the long-standing Immortal fans.”
Immortal issued tenth full-length studio album War Against All on May 26th, 2023 through Nuclear Blast Records.
The outing can be streamed in its entirety via YouTube below.
War Against All was composed and performed by lyricist / guitarist Demonaz (real name: Harald Nævdal), featuring some session members, like in earlier recordings.
“Immortal continues the style that was established and defined on our very first records,” Demonaz commented. “It’s fast, furious, epic, and mighty Blashyrkh metal – the one and only way!
“Even though the studio work is necessary to get an ultimate recording, the writing process is obviously my favourite. I still write all the guitar riffs / music at home with the same old vibe, and the lyrics as well. The early days of black metal inspire me the most. Cold nights in the woods, on the mountains under the winter moon. That’s what keeps the spirit alive, and the foundation to all our music.”
Production was handled by Ice Dale (real name: Arve Isdal), and recorded at Conclave and Earshot Studios in Bergen, Norway by Herbrand Larsen and Dale.
“It’s actually the same studio where I recorded the guitars and vocals for Northern Chaos Gods,” Demonaz noted. “They also did a great job with the new album, and it was a pleasure to go back and work there again. I am especially pleased with the outcome on this one. It’s got that cold biting guitar sound, yet powerful production.
“Immortal have never compromised on the original vision, which is taking fans on a journey through Blashyrkh with our most grim and dark music, with every new release. These songs are no exception to this. I am proud of the final result, it’s got a distinct expression, and I can’t wait to let the fans hear it!”
Mastering was done by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet, meanwhile.
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Cover artwork was designed by Mattias Frisk.
The track listing is as follows:
01. ‘War Against All’
02. ‘Thunders Of Darkness’
03. ‘Wargod’
04. ‘No Sun’
05. ‘Return To Cold’
06. ‘Norlandihr’
07. ‘Immortal’
08. ‘Blashyrkh My Throne’
War Against All’s recording line-up was as follows:
Demonaz (vocals and guitars)
Ice Dale (bass)
Kevin Kvåle (drums)
Official lyric videos were created for the title track and the song ‘Wargod’. Both clips can also be viewed below.
Ninth studio record Northern Chaos Gods was released in July 2018 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Promotional photograph by Leander Djønne.
