Draug - Arv

๐Ÿ“… Release Date: 01.11.2019 | Format: Digital / CD

๐•ฐ๐–’๐–‡๐–†๐–—๐– ๐–”๐–“ ๐–† ๐•น๐–”๐–—๐–‰๐–Ž๐–ˆ ๐•บ๐–‰๐–ž๐–˜๐–˜๐–Š๐–ž: ๐•ฏ๐–—๐–†๐–š๐–Œ - "๐•ฌ๐–—๐–›"

Journey into the ethereal realms of Draug's debut album, "Arv," where the Norwegian folkish extreme metal band invites you to explore ancient echoes woven into a tapestry of sonic enchantment. Released on November 1, 2019, in Digital and CD formats, "Arv" stands as a testament to Draug's confident debut in the metal realm.

๐•ฑ๐–—๐–”๐–’ ๐•ฏ๐–Š๐–’๐–” ๐–™๐–” ๐•ธ๐–”๐–“๐–”๐–‘๐–Ž๐–™๐–
Draug's inception began with a demo, a four-song prelude that set the stage for their ascent in the world of extreme metal. Warming up for titans like Cradle of Filth, the band demonstrated early prowess, hinting at the monumental soundscape they would later unveil with "Arv."

๐•ฎ๐–”๐–“๐–‹๐–Ž๐–‰๐–Š๐–“๐–™ ๐•ธ๐–Š๐–™๐–†๐–‘ ๐•ฐ๐–“๐–˜๐–Š๐–’๐–‡๐–‘๐–Š
"Arv" is the debut album of a band that exudes confidence. Draug fearlessly embraces inspiration from ancient folk melodies, forging a unique sound that transcends traditional boundaries. Their musical journey, though obtuse, has birthed a monolith of subdued, subtle sonic disturbances that linger in the listener's mind long after the music fades.

๐•ฐ๐–ˆ๐–๐–”๐–Š๐–˜ ๐–”๐–‹ ๐•ฌ๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Ž๐–Š๐–“๐–™ ๐•ฑ๐–”๐–‘๐– ๐•ธ๐–Š๐–‘๐–”๐–‰๐–Ž๐–Š๐–˜
Draug draws inspiration from the annals of ancient folk melodies, infusing their compositions with a mystical quality. "Arv" becomes a vessel through which the band communicates with the past, creating an immersive experience that transcends time.

๐•ฌ ๐•พ๐–”๐–“๐–Ž๐–ˆ ๐•ฟ๐–†๐–•๐–Š๐–˜๐–™๐–—๐–ž
"Arv" is not merely an album; it is a sonic tapestry carefully woven by Draug. Subtle disturbances within the melodies create an enigmatic atmosphere that captivates the listener, leaving a lasting imprint on the auditory senses for minutes after the final note departs.

๐•ฌ๐–›๐–†๐–Ž๐–‘๐–†๐–‡๐–‘๐–Š ๐•น๐–”๐–œ ๐–‹๐–”๐–— ๐•ฐ๐–๐–•๐–‘๐–”๐–—๐–†๐–™๐–Ž๐–”๐–“
If you crave the allure of folkish extreme metal and desire a musical odyssey that lingers in the mind, "Arv" by Draug is your invitation. Released in Digital and CD formats, this debut album is available now, waiting to transport you to the mystical landscapes crafted by Draug.

๐•บ๐–—๐–‰๐–Š๐–— ๐–„๐–”๐–š๐–— ๐•ฎ๐–”๐–•๐–ž - ๐•ท๐–Š๐–™ ๐–™๐–๐–Š ๐•น๐–”๐–—๐–‰๐–Ž๐–ˆ ๐•บ๐–‰๐–ž๐–˜๐–˜๐–Š๐–ž ๐•ญ๐–Š๐–Œ๐–Ž๐–“!

๐•ฐ๐–๐–•๐–Š๐–—๐–Ž๐–Š๐–“๐–ˆ๐–Š "๐•ฌ๐–—๐–›" - ๐–„๐–”๐–š๐–— ๐•พ๐–”๐–“๐–Ž๐–ˆ ๐•ป๐–†๐–˜๐–˜๐–†๐–Œ๐–Š ๐•ฌ๐–œ๐–†๐–Ž๐–™๐–˜!

TRACKLIST:

1. Vardรธge
2. Livets Hรธst
3. Fylgje
4. Arv
5. ร˜de
6. Anger
7. Gjรธmt
8. Mรธrketid
9. Endelikt

draug band photo

After years of roaming around in the Norwegian metal scene, Draug takes their blend of beautiful folk-laced melodies and aggressive black metal to create a moody and nostalgic debut album deeply rooted in nature and folklore.

Lyrics and music by Draug
Produced and recorded by Draug
Mixed and mastered by ร˜ystein E. Bjรธrnรธ