MÖRK GRYNING

A mighty force since the ’90s, MÖRK GRYNING‘s ferocious black metal refuses to yield to trends, instead honoring their feral forebears and carving an untamed path forward. As the world braces for the release of their latest apocalyptic symphony, Fasornas Tid, the band ignites the flames of anticipation with their new single, Black Angel.

The raw, relentless energy of Black Angel beckons from the shadows, a harbinger of the madness that lurks within us all. This track captures the essence of what MÖRK GRYNING has always embodied—a defiance of the mundane and a celebration of the chaos within. The ferocity of Black Angel is unmatched, leading listeners through a dystopian landscape with a blend of melodic black metal mastery and death metal savagery that harkens back to their iconic era of Tusen år har gått…, yet resounds with the power of now.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Wing Studios by Sverker Widgren, Fasornas Tid promises to be a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. With album artwork crafted by the enigmatic C-G, every aspect of this release speaks to the unyielding spirit and dark, rebellious heart of MÖRK GRYNING.

Listen to Black Angel now here:

Fasornas Tid is out December 13th on Season of Mist.

➤ Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/morkgryningfasornastid

Tracklist:
1. Intro (1:13)
2. The Seer (4:03)
3. Tornet (3:59) [LISTEN]
4. Fasornas Tid (3:34) [WATCH]
5. Before The Crows Have Their Feast (4:26)
6. Savage Messiah (4:37)
7. An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon (4:11)
8. Black Angel (3:38) [LISTEN]
9. Barren Paths (1:52)
10. The Serpent’s Kiss (4:19)
11. Det Svarta (3:19)
12. Age Of Fire (4:48)
Total runtime: 44:04

Mörk Gryning was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1993 by Goth Gorgon and Draakh Kimera. Two years later they released their debut album “Tusen År Har Gått” (1995), recorded and mixed at Unisound Studios, by legendary producer Dan Swanö and released by No Fashion. The album is one of the milestones of the ‘90s Swedish Black Metal scene.

The group returned to action in November 1996, working at Sunlight Studios together with Tomas Skogsberg and Dismember’s Fred Estby to craft the “Return Fire” album. Over the following years, three more albums were released, for example “Maelstrom Chaos” with new guitarist Avathar, a scene veteran, recorded at the legendary Grieghallen Studios Bergen, Norway.

Ever since the debut album, “Tusen år har gått…”, Mörk Gryning has refused to follow in the footsteps of others and walked their own paths – something which is made very clear on the 2003 release “Pieces of Primal Expressionism”, an experimental and heavy progressive release recorded at Dug Out, produced by Daniel Bergstrand. After a couple of years of touring and festival performances, the band was put on hold.

Returning to the scene again in 2017, the band performed an exclusive live show in Stockholm playing all the songs from the debut album and some other songs from the back catalogue. This ended in releasing the 4-song live record called “Live at Kraken”. During the pandemic the comeback album “Hinsides Vrede” was released to much critical acclaim with many of the songs today being the backbone of their live shows. A new album is scheduled for release in 2024 and the band is more active than ever.

Line-up:
DRAAKH KIMERA – Lead Vocals, Guitar
GOTH GORGON – Bass, Backing vocals, Lead Vocals on “Det Svarta”
S-L – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
C-G – Drums
AEON – Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Recording Studio:
Wing Studios, Stockholm, Sweden

Production Credits:
Produced by Sverker Widgren & Mörk Gryning
Mixed & Mastered at Wing Studios, Stockholm by Sverker Widgren

Guest Musician:
C of AVSLUT on “Tornet” & “An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon”

Cover Art:
C-G

Pre-save & Pre-order:https://orcd.co/morkgryningfasornastid

Follow Mörk Gryning:
Bandcamp: https://morkgryning.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morkgryningband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morkgryning/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/135tanf7FBI7ozrU3RelCX
Apple Music: http://music.apple.com/artist/m%C3%B6rk-gryning/75786010
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3616372
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/62666

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
1×12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
1×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Red
1×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Crystal Clear & Silver Marbled

The relentless storm of Swedish black metal strikes once again. MÖRK GRYNING, undeterred by the passage of time, reveals their latest single Fasornas Tid from their eponymous upcoming album. It’s a declaration of war, a journey through the tumultuous realms of the human soul.

Bracing against the bitter winds of mediocrity, the purveyors of the most nefarious melodies, have once again defied expectations with this latest single. This track heralds a return to their roots, reminiscent of their seminal opus “Tusen år har gått…” yet drenched in the visceral immediacy of the present.

Fasornas Tid is a relentless onslaught of melodic harmonies intertwined with breakneck tempos. With it, MÖRK GRYNING refuse to bow to the whims of mainstream trends. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios, this release bleeds authenticity from every riff and growled lyric.

The accompanying music video, crafted by the visionary Claudio Marino & produced by Artax Film, plunges you into the heart of darkness. A visual feast that complements the track’s apocalyptic themes, it’s a cinematic portrayal of inner turmoil, the eternal battle between light and darkness, and the insatiable call of self-destruction.

Watch the music video for Fasornas Tid here:

Fasornas Tid is out December 13th on Season of Mist.

➤ Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/morkgryningfasornastid

Tracklist:
1. Intro (1:13)
2. The Seer (4:03)
3. Tornet (3:59) [LISTEN]
4. Fasornas Tid (3:34) [WATCH]
5. Before The Crows Have Their Feast (4:26)
6. Savage Messiah (4:37)
7. An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon (4:11)
8. Black Angel (3:38)
9. Barren Paths (1:52)
10. The Serpent’s Kiss (4:19)
11. Det Svarta (3:19)
12. Age Of Fire (4:48)
Total runtime: 44:04

Mörk Gryning was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1993 by Goth Gorgon and Draakh Kimera. Two years later they released their debut album “Tusen År Har Gått” (1995), recorded and mixed at Unisound Studios, by legendary producer Dan Swanö and released by No Fashion. The album is one of the milestones of the ‘90s Swedish Black Metal scene.

The group returned to action in November 1996, working at Sunlight Studios together with Tomas Skogsberg and Dismember’s Fred Estby to craft the “Return Fire” album. Over the following years, three more albums were released, for example “Maelstrom Chaos” with new guitarist Avathar, a scene veteran, recorded at the legendary Grieghallen Studios Bergen, Norway.

Ever since the debut album, “Tusen år har gått…”, Mörk Gryning has refused to follow in the footsteps of others and walked their own paths – something which is made very clear on the 2003 release “Pieces of Primal Expressionism”, an experimental and heavy progressive release recorded at Dug Out, produced by Daniel Bergstrand. After a couple of years of touring and festival performances, the band was put on hold.

Returning to the scene again in 2017, the band performed an exclusive live show in Stockholm playing all the songs from the debut album and some other songs from the back catalogue. This ended in releasing the 4-song live record called “Live at Kraken”. During the pandemic the comeback album “Hinsides Vrede” was released to much critical acclaim with many of the songs today being the backbone of their live shows. A new album is scheduled for release in 2024 and the band is more active than ever.

Line-up:
DRAAKH KIMERA – Lead Vocals, Guitar
GOTH GORGON – Bass, Backing vocals, Lead Vocals on “Det Svarta”
S-L – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
C-G – Drums
AEON – Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Recording Studio:
Wing Studios, Stockholm, Sweden

Production Credits:
Produced by Sverker Widgren & Mörk Gryning
Mixed & Mastered at Wing Studios, Stockholm by Sverker Widgren

Guest Musician:
C of AVSLUT on “Tornet” & “An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon”

Cover Art:
C-G

Pre-save & Pre-order:https://orcd.co/morkgryningfasornastid

Follow Mörk Gryning:
Bandcamp: https://morkgryning.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morkgryningband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morkgryning/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/135tanf7FBI7ozrU3RelCX
Apple Music: http://music.apple.com/artist/m%C3%B6rk-gryning/75786010
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3616372
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/62666

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
1×12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
1×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Red
1×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Crystal Clear & Silver Marbled

Swedish melodic black metal icons MÖRK GRYNING are now streaming their entire new album ‘Hinsides Vrede’. Listen to it here:

“We are proud to finally present our new album “Hinsides Vrede” in its entirety to you. It’s forged by the elements of our past which have matured during our 15 years break. It’s an opus of rage and fury of the world beyond,” comments Goth Gorgon.

‘Hinsides Vrede’ will be out on today and is available in various formats in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

The cover artwork was created by C-G and can be viewed below, together with the tracklist.

Tracklist: 1. The Depths of Chinnereth (01:00) 2. Fältherren (03:37) 3. Existence in a Dream (03:12) 4. Infernal (03:41) 5. A Glimpse of the Sky (02:56) 6. Hinsides (01:25) 7. The Night (03:13) 8. Sleeping in the Embers (04:25) 9. For Those Departed (01:09) 10. Without Crown (04:29) 11. Black Spirit (04:36) 12. On the Elysian Fields (01:41)

After fifteen years of slumber, the sleepers are asleep no more, the dead are resting peacefully no more. One of Sweden’s legendary black metal bands MÖRK GRYNING are about to unleash their wrath upon the masses with ‘Hinsides Vrede’.   Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, MÖRK GRYNING stood at the cradle of the melodic black and death metal scene as it is known today. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album ‘Tusen År Har Gått’, produced by Dan Swanö. This record quickly drew attention in the underground scene, and it is still one of the most celebrated records in black metal. The melodic combination of haunting black metal with heavy metal, toppled with keyboards and acoustic guitars became the trademark of MÖRK GRYNING. Moreover, they were one of the first black metal bands to ever sing in their mother tongue.     In 1996, the Swedes entered the Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg and DISMEMBER’s Fred Estby to craft the follow-up ‘Return Fire’. The reception of this dark, thrash metal influenced record was initially not as strong as its predecessor, but it gained popularity over the years. It is now regarded as one of the hallmarks of early Swedish black metal.     Avathar joined the group in 1999, who’s virtuous guitar soloing added a new dimension to the band’s sound. A year later, the three-piece traveled to Bergen, Norway, and cut ‘Maelstrom Chaos’ at the famous Grieghallen Studios, produced by legendary Norwegian producer Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR). The music had taken a more orchestral approach with epic arrangements and longer songs, culminating with the incorporation of Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” in the song “The Menace”.   In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with the two producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Although every album thus far had been a big step from the previous in terms of music and sound, the difference was beyond comparison on ‘Pieces of Primal Expressionism’. Sounding highly experimental with disharmonic clusters painted on a gargantuan wall of sound built by Bergstrand, the record turned out to be a great divider for fans. Many old fans were deterred by the abrupt change of style while others praised it as a brave step forward.   Several line-up changes followed in the years after the release, but the band kept on touring and playing festivals. Eventually, Goth Gorgon was left as the only original member and disbanded the project even though a new record was already being recorded. Posthumously, the recorded songs were released by Black Lodge Records in 2005 on the self titled album ‘MÖRK GRYNING’.   Awakening the flames of chaos again at Party San Open Air in 2017, the anniversary show of ‘Tusen År Har Gått’ in Stockholm (2017), several other festivals, Founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited and MÖRK GRYNING signed a new deal with Season of Mist.   With ‘Hinsides Vrede’, MÖRK GRYNING again found the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and return to their foundations by balancing melody with straightforward brutality. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past. Translating into ‘otherworldly wrath’ or ‘wrath of the world beyond’, ‘Hinsides Vrede’ represents the doom of pre-historic cultures as well as our impending doom while the world is cracking at its seams. It is a furious assault upon the civilized world and a descent into the nether regions of the world beyond. Join us into the maelstrom! Follow MÖRK GRYNING on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their Bandcamp! Shop:  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mork-gryning-vrede Photographer: Peter Wendin Recording studio: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren   Producer / sound engineer, mixing and mastering: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren Line-up: Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals Avathar – Lead Guitar   Recording line-up: Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards Avathar: Lead Guitar      C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit” Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields” Guest musicians: Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit” Live members: C-G – Drums Aeon – Keyboards

Legendary Swedish black metal formation MÖRK GRYNING are now releasing the third new song of their upcoming album ‘Hinsides Vrede’. The song “Infernal” is streaming here:

‘Hinsides Vrede’ will be out on October 23. Pre-sales are still available in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

Draakh Kimera comments: “Behold this last single before the album release. ‘Infernal’ is pure evil and anti-religion. This is very much old school MG but in a 2.0 version.”

The cover artwork was created by C-G and can be viewed below, together with the tracklist

Tracklist: 1. The Depths of Chinnereth (01:00) 2. Fältherren (03:37) 3. Existence in a Dream (03:12) 4. Infernal (03:41) 5. A Glimpse of the Sky (02:56) 6. Hinsides (01:25) 7. The Night (03:13) 8. Sleeping in the Embers (04:25) 9. For Those Departed (01:09) 10. Without Crown (04:29) 11. Black Spirit (04:36) 12. On the Elysian Fields (01:41)

After fifteen years of slumber, the sleepers are asleep no more, the dead are resting peacefully no more. One of Sweden’s legendary black metal bands MÖRK GRYNING are about to unleash their wrath upon the masses with ‘Hinsides Vrede’.

Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, MÖRK GRYNING stood at the cradle of the melodic black and death metal scene as it is known today. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album ‘Tusen År Har Gått’, produced by Dan Swanö.

This record quickly drew attention in the underground scene, and it is still one of the most celebrated records in black metal. The melodic combination of haunting black metal with heavy metal, toppled with keyboards and acoustic guitars became the trademark of MÖRK GRYNING. Moreover, they were one of the first black metal bands to ever sing in their mother tongue.  

In 1996, the Swedes entered the Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg and DISMEMBER’s Fred Estby to craft the follow-up ‘Return Fire’. The reception of this dark, thrash metal influenced record was initially not as strong as its predecessor, but it gained popularity over the years. It is now regarded as one of the hallmarks of early Swedish black metal.  

Avathar joined the group in 1999, who’s virtuous guitar soloing added a new dimension to the band’s sound. A year later, the three-piece traveled to Bergen, Norway, and cut ‘Maelstrom Chaos’ at the famous Grieghallen Studios, produced by legendary Norwegian producer Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR). The music had taken a more orchestral approach with epic arrangements and longer songs, culminating with the incorporation of Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” in the song “The Menace”.

In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with the two producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Although every album thus far had been a big step from the previous in terms of music and sound, the difference was beyond comparison on ‘Pieces of Primal Expressionism’. Sounding highly experimental with disharmonic clusters painted on a gargantuan wall of sound built by Bergstrand, the record turned out to be a great divider for fans. Many old fans were deterred by the abrupt change of style while others praised it as a brave step forward.

Several line-up changes followed in the years after the release, but the band kept on touring and playing festivals. Eventually, Goth Gorgon was left as the only original member and disbanded the project even though a new record was already being recorded. Posthumously, the recorded songs were released by Black Lodge Records in 2005 on the self titled album ‘MÖRK GRYNING’.

Awakening the flames of chaos again at Party San Open Air in 2017, the anniversary show of ‘Tusen År Har Gått’ in Stockholm (2017), several other festivals, Founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited and MÖRK GRYNING signed a new deal with Season of Mist.

With ‘Hinsides Vrede’, MÖRK GRYNING again found the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and return to their foundations by balancing melody with straightforward brutality. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past.

Translating into ‘otherworldly wrath’ or ‘wrath of the world beyond’, ‘Hinsides Vrede’ represents the doom of pre-historic cultures as well as our impending doom while the world is cracking at its seams. It is a furious assault upon the civilized world and a descent into the nether regions of the world beyond. Join us into the maelstrom!
Follow MÖRK GRYNING on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their Bandcamp!

Pre-sales:  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mork-gryning-vrede

Line-up:
Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Avathar – Lead Guitar

Recording line-up:
Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards
Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards
Avathar: Lead Guitar     
C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit”
Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields”

Guest musicians:
Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit”

Live members:
C-G – Drums
Aeon – Keyboards

Legendary Swedish black metal formation MÖRK GRYNING are now releasing the first track of their upcoming album ‘Hinsides Vrede’. The song “Fältherren” is streaming here:

The video was created by Guilherme Henriques. ‘Hinsides Vrede’ will be released via Season of Mist on October 23. Pre-sales are available HERE. Goth Gorgon comments: “Fältherren” is for me the essence of what MÖRK GRYNING is. Dark and brutal yet melodic and dynamic. Lyrically it’s based on “The Field Marshal”, a song included in Modest Mussorgsky’s song cycle “Songs and dances of death”. A part of the (translated from Russian) original lyric should suffice to explain its meaning: “Then, illuminated by moonlight, on her battle horse, shining with the whiteness of her bones, appeared Death; and in the silence, taking in moans and prayers, full of proud satisfaction, like a field marshal she circled around the place of battle”.”

The cover artwork was created by C-G and can be viewed below, together with the tracklist.

Tracklist: 1. The Depths of Chinnereth (01:00) 2. Fältherren (03:37) 3. Existence in a Dream (03:12) 4. Infernal (03:41) 5. A Glimpse of the Sky (02:56) 6. Hinsides (01:25) 7. The Night (03:13) 8. Sleeping in the Embers (04:25) 9. For Those Departed (01:09) 10. Without Crown (04:29) 11. Black Spirit (04:36) 12. On the Elysian Fields (01:41)

After fifteen years of slumber, the sleepers are asleep no more, the dead are resting peacefully no more. One of Sweden’s legendary black metal bands MÖRK GRYNING are about to unleash their wrath upon the masses with ‘Hinsides Vrede’.   Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, MÖRK GRYNING stood at the cradle of the melodic black and death metal scene as it is known today. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album ‘Tusen År Har Gått’, produced by Dan Swanö. This record quickly drew attention in the underground scene, and it is still one of the most celebrated records in black metal. The melodic combination of haunting black metal with heavy metal, toppled with keyboards and acoustic guitars became the trademark of MÖRK GRYNING. Moreover, they were one of the first black metal bands to ever sing in their mother tongue.     In 1996, the Swedes entered the Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg and DISMEMBER’s Fred Estby to craft the follow-up ‘Return Fire’. The reception of this dark, thrash metal influenced record was initially not as strong as its predecessor, but it gained popularity over the years. It is now regarded as one of the hallmarks of early Swedish black metal.     Avathar joined the group in 1999, who’s virtuous guitar soloing added a new dimension to the band’s sound. A year later, the three-piece traveled to Bergen, Norway, and cut ‘Maelstrom Chaos’ at the famous Grieghallen Studios, produced by legendary Norwegian producer Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR). The music had taken a more orchestral approach with epic arrangements and longer songs, culminating with the incorporation of Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” in the song “The Menace”.   In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with the two producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Although every album thus far had been a big step from the previous in terms of music and sound, the difference was beyond comparison on ‘Pieces of Primal Expressionism’. Sounding highly experimental with disharmonic clusters painted on a gargantuan wall of sound built by Bergstrand, the record turned out to be a great divider for fans. Many old fans were deterred by the abrupt change of style while others praised it as a brave step forward.   Several line-up changes followed in the years after the release, but the band kept on touring and playing festivals. Eventually, Goth Gorgon was left as the only original member and disbanded the project even though a new record was already being recorded. Posthumously, the recorded songs were released by Black Lodge Records in 2005 on the self titled album ‘MÖRK GRYNING’.   Awakening the flames of chaos again at Party San Open Air in 2017, the anniversary show of ‘Tusen År Har Gått’ in Stockholm (2017), several other festivals, Founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited and MÖRK GRYNING signed a new deal with Season of Mist.   With ‘Hinsides Vrede’, MÖRK GRYNING again found the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and return to their foundations by balancing melody with straightforward brutality. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past. Translating into ‘otherworldly wrath’ or ‘wrath of the world beyond’, ‘Hinsides Vrede’ represents the doom of pre-historic cultures as well as our impending doom while the world is cracking at its seams. It is a furious assault upon the civilized world and a descent into the nether regions of the world beyond. Join us into the maelstrom! Follow MÖRK GRYNING on Facebook and Instagram, and check out their Bandcamp! Pre-sales:  https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mork-gryning-vrede Photographer: Peter Wendin Recording studio: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren   Producer / sound engineer, mixing and mastering: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren Line-up: Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals Avathar – Lead Guitar   Recording line-up: Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards Avathar: Lead Guitar      C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit” Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields” Guest musicians: Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit” Live members: C-G – Drums Aeon – Keyboards

Legendary Swedish black metal formation MÖRK GRYNING have announced the details of their new album ‘Hinsides Vrede’. The record will be released via Season of Mist on October 23. Pre-sales will be available soon. The band has furthermore released an album teaser, which can be watched here:

MÖRK GRYNING comment: “We are proud to announce that we finally have a new album ready. It’s been a long wait, but we are still just as hungry. It goes straight to the core of what we are; brutal and melodic, dark and euphoric. Prepare to join our maelstrom once again!”

Tracklist: 1. The Depths of Chinnereth (01:00) 2. Fältherren (03:37) 3. Existence in a Dream (03:12) 4. Infernal (03:41) 5. A Glimpse of the Sky (02:56) 6. Hinsides (01:25) 7. The Night (03:13) 8. Sleeping in the Embers (04:25) 9. For Those Departed (01:09) 10. Without Crown (04:29) 11. Black Spirit (04:36) 12. On the Elysian Fields (01:41)

“The sleepers are asleep no more. The dead are resting peacefully no more”.  With these words, one of Sweden’s finest black metal acts announced their return and a new album. MÖRK GRYNING will once again unleash their wrath upon the masses with ‘Hinsides Vrede’. Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, MÖRK GRYNING stood at the cradle of the melodic black and death metal scene as it is known today. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album ‘Tusen År Har Gått’, produced by Dan Swanö. This record quickly drew attention in the underground scene, and it is still one of the most celebrated records in black metal to this day. The melodic combination of haunting black metal with heavy metal, toppled with keyboards and acoustic guitars became the trademark of MÖRK GRYNING. Moreover, they were one of the first black metal bands to ever sing in their mother tongue.   In 1996, the Swedes entered the Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg and DISMEMBER’s Fred Estby to craft the follow-up ‘Return Fire’. The reception of this dark, thrash metal influenced record was initially not as strong as its predecessor, but it gained popularity over the years. It is now regarded as one of the hallmarks of early Swedish black metal.   Avathar joined the group in 1999, who’s virtuous guitar soloing added a new dimension to the band’s sound. A year later, the three-piece traveled to Bergen, Norway, and cut ‘Maelstrom Chaos’ at the famous Grieghallen Studios, produced by legendary Norwegian producer Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR). The music had taken a more orchestral approach with epic arrangements and longer songs, culminating with the incorporation of Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” in the song “The Menace”. The band started performing live and hired several session musicians, such as Dennis Ekdahl, (RAISE HELL, THYRFING), Baron Samedi (WOMBBATH, GATES OF ISHTAR) and Stefan Lundgren (NECRONOMICON, SECTU) to name a few. A year of intense gigging followed, among other shows the festivals Hell on Earth 2001 and Wacken 2002. In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with the two producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Although every album thus far had been a big step from the previous in terms of music and sound, the difference was beyond comparison on ‘Pieces of Primal Expressionism’. The music was highly experimental with disharmonic clusters painted on a gargantuan wall of sound built by Bergstrand. The record turned out to be a great divider. Many old fans were deterred by the abrupt change of style while others praised it as a brave step forward. Several line-up changes followed in the years after the release, but the band kept on touring and playing festivals. Eventually, Goth Gorgon was left as the only original member and disbanded the project even though a new record was already being recorded. Posthumously, the recorded songs were released by Black Lodge Records in 2005 on the self titled album ‘MÖRK GRYNING’. After more than a decade of silence, the old flame of chaos flared up again. Founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited for what was supposed to be a one-off at Party San Open Air in Germany. More shows followed and fresh off the stage at Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2019 in the Netherlands, a new album deal was forged with Season of Mist. With ‘Hinsides Vrede’, MÖRK GRYNING again found the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and return to their foundations by balancing melody with straightforward brutality. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past. Translating into ‘otherworldly wrath’ or ‘wrath of the world beyond’, ‘Hinsides Vrede’ represents the doom of pre-historic cultures as well as our impending doom while the world is cracking at its seams. It is a furious assault upon the civilized world and a descent into the nether regions of the world beyond. Join us into the maelstrom! Follow MÖRK GRYNING on Facebook and Instagram. Photographer: Peter Wendin Recording studio: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren   Producer / sound engineer, mixing and mastering: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren Line-up: Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals Avathar – Lead Guitar   Recording line-up: Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards Avathar: Lead Guitar      C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit” Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields” Guest musicians: Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit” Live members: C-G – Drums Aeon – Keyboards