Blog: INVISIBLE ORANGES - THE METAL MP3 BLOG

Many metalheads associate Norwegian black metal with church arson and murder. But not all TNBM is prone to such dark acts. Filled with broad, over-the-top concepts like philosophy, space and nature, Borknagar brings a melodic and epic viking-influenced element to their black metal that few others in the genre dare to attempt. Officially released in the U.S. yesterday, Borknagar's 9th studio album,  Urd, has a very literal Earth theme. Before even hearing one track, the sullen faces carved into stone that you see on the album cover evoke imagery of ancient forests, soil and man's [...]