RELEASES by Svarga Music

ZGARD "Within The Swirl Of Black Vigor"

Style: Atmospheric Pagan Black Metal

Recorded: 2017

Released: 2017 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: The Ukrainian one-man band ZGARD reveals their 6th album “Within The Swirl Of Black Vigor”. It is a darker and furious continuation of “Totem” released two years ago. Quintessence of ancient traditions and pagan outlook, a magic ritual ruled by shaman’s dance. Ethnic instruments, thundery drums, predatory vocals and dark drive… within a swirl of black vigor!

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PAGANLAND "From Carpathian Land"

Style: Pagan Black Metal

Recorded: 2016

Released: 2016 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: PAGANLAND is deeply rooted in the endless woods of the Carpathians, their history and their cultural heritage – and such is the powerful Pagan Metal they create. Their third album is an exciting experience for fans of mid 90’s Pagan Metal with its heroic melodies and raw energy. Release contains a new version of their iconic track “Black Mountain” and would appeal to fans of old BORKNAGAR, SKYFORGER and MANEGARM.

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STRYVIGOR "Into The Abyss Of Cold"

Style: Atmospheric Black Metal

Recorded: 2015

Released: 2015 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: STRYVIGOR, band driven by KRODA’s guitarist Khladogard, presents their new EP “Into The Abyss of Cold”. Release consists of four cold tracks of pure destruction and a cracking cover of DARKTHRONE’s legendary “Under The Funeral Moon”. Atmospheric Black Metal for fans of ASTROFAES, KHORS and DRUDKH.

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ZGARD "Totem"

Style: Atmospheric Pagan Black Metal

Recorded: 2015

Released: 2015 (CD, digi-CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: The Ukrainian one man-institution ZGARD, unmatched when it comes to Folk-influenced Atmospheric Pagan Black Metal now reveal their 5th album called “Totem”, which is dedicated to the Veles, the old Slavonic god of sorcerers. The interplay of speeding drums, torrential vocals, and acoustic elements as light flute, plucked guitar and airy voice interludes promise an alternating bath of emotions.

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PAGANLAND "Fatherland"

Style: Pagan Metal

Recorded: 2014

Released: 2015 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: PAGANLAND's second album is dedicated to all Patriots of Ukraine fighting against Russian aggression. Being one of the oldest Ukrainian Pagan Metal bands, PAGANLAND carries over the love for their Land and authentic atmosphere of Carpathians into their sincerely crafted music. “Fatherland” would be interesting for fans of old BORKNAGAR and FALKENBACH but with a Slavonic touch.

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THUNDERKRAFT "Totentanz"

Style: Industrial Folk Death Metal

Recorded: 2011

Released: 2012 (CD), 2013 (MC)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: With their 2nd album THUNDERKRAFT went in a more experimental direction, combining the classical styles of Death and Black Metal with electronic music, folklore, epic and symphonic elements. This wild combination of styles plus live-recorded violin, flute and saxophone make the sound of the band truly unique.

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MUNRUTHEL "Epoch of Aquarius"

Style: Folk Pagan Metal

Recorded: 2005

Released: 2006 (digi-CD), 2012 (digi-CD, CD), 2013 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: Third album of MUNRUTHEL became nowadays a classic of Ukrainian Folk Pagan Metal. Released in 2006 and quietly sold out this masterpiece of Slavonic Pagan Art is now revived. From a legend of Ukrainian underground, Vladislav “Munruthel” Redkin, this great album consisting of unbelievable folkloristic colors, technical solos and folk instruments makes glory and pride of Ukrainian Pagan Metal!

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PAGANLAND "Wind of Freedom"

Style: Pagan Metal

Recorded: 2011

Released: 2013 (CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: Debut full-length album recorded in 2011, and released in 2013 on CD by Svarga Music. Ukrainian Pagan Metal in it's best - high quality professional recording, great folklore atmospheres and lyrics completely written in Ukrainian. Take a middle point between Heidevolk, Arkona, Vintersorg and Ensiferum and you'll get an impression of what is inside...

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KHORS "Mysticism"

Style: Atmospheric Black Metal

Recorded: 2008

Released: 2008 (CD), 2009 (CD, MC), 2013 (LP), 2014 (digi-CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: KHORS’ third album “Mysticism”, which was originally released in 2008, already achieved a cult status in metal underground. This is proved by a number of already sold out re-issues of this album, including the last one in LP format by Osmose Productions. Now this great album is re-released by Svarga Music in noble 6-panel digipak with 3 bonus tracks and completely new artwork.

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KHORS "Return to Abandoned"

Style: Atmospheric Black Metal

Recorded: 2010

Released: 2010 (digi-CD), 2011 (2LP), 2012 (MC), 2017 (DIGI-CD)

Avallable in our shop: Yes

Overview: KHORS offer epic and melodic compositions, powerful and swirling, combined with acoustic moments of intense atmosphere – just suited for Slavonic and/or pagan spirits, who savour KRODA, ZGARD, ENSLAVED and of course NOKTURNAL MORTUM. Their fourth album, “Return to Abandoned” re-released in 2017 by Svarga Music. It comes in a 6-panel digipak with new artwork.

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