Enslaved - New Album Details Unveiled
Enslaved have been preparing the release of a new album. The songwriting process and recordings are done and today we find out all about it. In Times will be the title of the thirteenth studio album by the Norwegian progressive extreme metallers. The hand-painted artwork is by long-time collaborating artist and "sixth Enslaved member" Truls Espedal and you can take a look at it below. The album will be released on March 6th, 2015 via Nuclear Blast. Furthermore, you can find out the tracklist and a little bit more about the album now.
Tracklist:
01. Thurisaz Dreaming
02. Building With Fire
03. One Thousand Years Of Rain
04. Nauthir Bleeding
05. In Times
06. Daylight
Guitarist and composer Ivar Bjørnson shares the following about the band's latest creation: "I was so deep into the songs and ideas for such a long time (or have my head so far up my own ass, if you prefer more direct language) that it is hard to have any 'opinions' about them that is anything else than the high-flying mumbo-jumbo of the introvert song-smith. The songs are extensions of my inner and outer life, the thoughts I am aware of having, as well as those that lie too deep to register in everyday consciousness. The songs are the resounds of grandiose altered states and mundane tiny micro-events. In addition, they are, of course, also the result of inspiration from other music and art. I do think this new album is the most consistent body of work we have so far: It incorporates our 'blacker' past with our influences from prog rock, our present sense of absolute freedom, and the joy of being in this band, if that makes any sense... Ha, ha, ha. It is higher in energy, more aggressive, yet more beautiful and subtle. It simply sounds inspired."
The new album's total running time is fifty-three minutes. In Times was produced by band members Ivar Bjørnson, Grutle Kjellson and Herbrand Larsen together with Iver Sandøy. Mixing was completed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
Hopefully, the band will release some new music soon. Stay tuned.
Tracklist:
01. Thurisaz Dreaming
02. Building With Fire
03. One Thousand Years Of Rain
04. Nauthir Bleeding
05. In Times
06. Daylight
Guitarist and composer Ivar Bjørnson shares the following about the band's latest creation: "I was so deep into the songs and ideas for such a long time (or have my head so far up my own ass, if you prefer more direct language) that it is hard to have any 'opinions' about them that is anything else than the high-flying mumbo-jumbo of the introvert song-smith. The songs are extensions of my inner and outer life, the thoughts I am aware of having, as well as those that lie too deep to register in everyday consciousness. The songs are the resounds of grandiose altered states and mundane tiny micro-events. In addition, they are, of course, also the result of inspiration from other music and art. I do think this new album is the most consistent body of work we have so far: It incorporates our 'blacker' past with our influences from prog rock, our present sense of absolute freedom, and the joy of being in this band, if that makes any sense... Ha, ha, ha. It is higher in energy, more aggressive, yet more beautiful and subtle. It simply sounds inspired."
The new album's total running time is fifty-three minutes. In Times was produced by band members Ivar Bjørnson, Grutle Kjellson and Herbrand Larsen together with Iver Sandøy. Mixing was completed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
Hopefully, the band will release some new music soon. Stay tuned.
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| Auntie Sahar Drone Empress Posts: 5989  |
Fuck yeah, hopefully they'll throw out a new song or two at Roadburn 
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| tibosax Posts: 62  |
I really like this cover. Hopefully I'll like the album more than the previous one.
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| Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161  |
Too bad that symbol looks pasted on the cover, I liked the drawing. But yeah coolio, new album.
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| Hallford9000 Posts: 242  |
The previous was weird, but had some pretty good moments I enjoyed. Anticipating this one. But the cover looks nothing like Enslaved in my opinion. More like something Chthonic would do...
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| strade Posts: 677  |
Many promising things about this, namely the shorter runtime and smaller number of tracks, which riitiir really could have benefited from. AEO is still one of my favorite albums ever, so I'll be eager to hear this.
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| LeKiwi High Fist Prog Posts: 4099  |
Written by Hallford9000 on 15.12.2014 at 17:01 Definitely with you on that. Still...I find it quite captivating
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| Hallford9000 Posts: 242 |
Quote: And I'm with you on that. Cheers bro! 
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| Warman Erotic Stains Posts: 7695  |
Nice! Now all we need is a gig in Stockholm. Great live band!
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| Jaeryd Nihil's Maw Posts: 1062  |
I'm super excited. I've liked every album of theirs I've heard so far (I've yet to get into the earlier stuff, but I'm working on it). I'm expecting this to be at least pretty decent, if not totally great.
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459  |
Very excited about this and the album artwork is really interesting and different. It's like an early Christmas present this news.
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| BitterCOld The Ancient One Admin Posts: 15287  |
Yeah, can't wait. excited for this one.
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| Alex F Posts: 3519  |
This just took the place as my most anticipated album of 2015 (it was Desolate Shrine before I knew about this). Hoping bring back more black elements with this, but I'm sure I'll like whatever they produce....well....hopefully
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| Agalloch123 Posts: 22  |
So excited by this. Love everything they have done. Feel there could be some departure and will back them all the way.
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| Necrodamus Posts: 435  |
Best news I've heard in a while. This band always delivers the goods. They are constantly improving and defining their sound. This is gonna be sweet.
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| Introspekrieg Totemic Lust Elite Posts: 2749  |
Written by Hex_Omega on 15.12.2014 at 21:40 Or five 4-minute songs and one 33-minute song.
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071  |
Really looking forward to this. The band hasn't released a single bad or even mediocre album.
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| JayMo4 Posts: 314  |
I was going to post how excited I was for this new album because it doesn't seem like Enslaved has ever made a bad record, but it looks like a lot of others beat me to it.
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| tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5266  |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 16.12.2014 at 00:36 Explain this to me. First of all, I do like Enslaved. I got on board with the release of 'Vertebrae'. Most of their albums sound the same or at least have the same formula - and I don't mind. In fact, I love all their last few releases. Never get sick of the sound. Now Ghost Brigade, their sound has worn off on me. People say their last album is different than their other 3 (which are clones of each other). I don't hear it. All 4 are the same. I love Guided By Fire but with each release after, using the same format, I have gotten board with it. I should love Ghost Brigade to death, post metal and Katatonia mixed together - perfect! See my conundrum? Two bands who have stuck with their own trademark formulas but one I have loved all their recent releases and one I have gotten board of the repetition - and based on my favorite styles of music, I should love what Ghost Brigade is doing more then Enslaved. Fucking weird no?
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| Lethrokai Posts: 507  |
I've still yet to have that special "experience" with Enslaved. Hopefully this album will change that.
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