"Varnatt (30th Anniversary Edition)" LP by Ulver

Coming as a Limited Edition on colored Vinyl (oxblood).

The Norwegian band Ulver, rooted in black metal in their early years, became known for their high-quality soundscapes and exquisite experimental and electronic art as part of their continuous and ever-changing development. With their preference for folk-inspired black metal in their early years and their compositions that can already be described as eclectic and unconventional compared to the rougher and more primitive performances of other emerging acts in the scene, Ulver has significantly shaped the genre since their formation in the early 90s. They produced a unique and acclaimed trilogy of early works, released in rapid succession, starting with their monumental debut 'Bergtatt' in 1995, followed by the calmer, acoustic-influenced 'Kveldssanger' the following year, and concluded with the wilder and more intense eruption of 'Nattens Madrigal' in 1997. Prior to this highly regarded trilogy, however, the album 'Vargnatt' was released in 1993. This was Ulver's first foray into the wild and an exceptional debut demo where the later implementation of acoustic guitars was used amidst melodic, often complex and intricate arrangements, crafted and performed with an advanced level of musical skill. This early incarnation of Ulver also included Carl-Michael Eide of Aura Noir/Ved Buens Ende on drums and Robin 'Mean' Malmberg of Norwegian pioneers Mysticum on bass guitar. This edition of 'Vargnatt' is released 30 years after its original release. The sound itself comes from the original DAT, and this release includes the bonus track 'Vargnatt,' recorded live in 1993 at Bootleg TV in Oslo and sourced from the original U-Matic with the kind permission of the Norwegian National Library.