Label: Nattetale Records
Genre: Black Metal / Pagan Black Metal
Format: Vinyl
Description:
I Kong Skjolds Navn (“In the Name of King Skjold”) is a fierce and resolute release from Blodfest, channeling black metal as oath, bloodline, and ancestral command. The album is steeped in pagan resolve — a declaration where violence, honor, and heritage are bound together through sound.
Razor-edged tremolo riffs surge with relentless momentum, driven by militant drumming and harsh vocals delivered with commanding authority. The songwriting favors clarity and force, balancing cold aggression with an epic undercurrent that evokes shields raised, banners torn by wind, and names sworn into history. Atmosphere is forged through repetition and intent rather than ornamentation.
Rather than introspection, I Kong Skjolds Navn thrives on conviction. It frames black metal as allegiance — music performed not for expression, but for proclamation. Each track feels like a vow spoken before battle, where lineage and will are inseparable.