Enslaved release their iconic early demo from 1992 “Yggdrasill” as a fully remastered re-issue on December 2nd through By Norse Music!
“There’s a lot to be said for a band that evolves and grows over time, one that brings in new elements, thus transcending the limitations of its origins. But there’s also quite a lot to say about drawing the knives and going right for the throat. And though Enslaved has become renowned in metal circles for records like Isa, Ruun and RIITIIR, there’s no denying the power of the band’s early output. Frost and Vikingligr Veldi are both crucial contributions to the canon of second wave black metal, but there’s something uniquely fascinating about any band’s primordial work, and 1992’s Yggdrasill is no exception.” – Metal Injection
Raw, untamed, furious yet sophisticated, “Yggdrasill” is undoubtedly an essential cornerstone of the Norwegian Black Metal scene. Despite the young age of their members in their teens at the time they recorded it, “Yggdrasill” already shows Enslaved's ability to write complex, powerful and evocative compositions, being among the first ones to tap into the Norse mythology and Viking imagery to convey their Nordic heritage.
Ivar Bjørnson comments:
“For a band seemingly obsessed with the concepts of roots and what springs from them; that would be us, yes - “Yggdrasill” is the exploding seed, the rampant alpha and the All from which everything we do and do not today springs. It is a release of which I am immensely proud of and have endless tenderness for. Youthful pure passion for music, disregard for any perceived rules and dogmas - I try to let this inspire everything we do to this day, however different we may or may not sound today. Getting to finally release this in proper fashion through By Norse Music, the label I own and run with my best friends - now that is truly a massive milestone for me.”
Fully remastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, this new re-issue of “Yggdrasill” from By Norse Music (Ivar Bjørnson’s own imprint) will be available as CD digipack w/ 12-pages booklet. It features all five songs from the demo plus the Bonus Track “Enslaved” on all formats!
The layout of vinyl and CD editions feature an informative inlay with liner notes from both Grutle Kjellson and Ivar Bjørnson, providing a historical perspective upon the music, archive photos from the period and full lyrics!
Tracklist:
Heimdallr
Allfadr Odinn
Hal Valr
Niunda Heim
Resound Of Gjallarhorn
Enslaved (Bonus Track)
