May 26th is shaping up to be a gloomy day indeed with the release of “Det Österbottniska Mörkret”, the latest offering from Finnish black metal outfit Ondfødt.
It’s a record as bleak as the winter days in Ostrobothnia, an area in western Finland brimming with dark stories and urban legends.
With this album, Ondfødt aims to dive deep into the darkness of Ostrobothnia, both lyrically and sonically. As they put it, “if you’re from Ostrobothnia, you’ll understand the endless darkness during winter when the sun barely rises above the horizon. You’ll also understand the dark history of witch hunts.”
Release: 26.05.2023, Black Lion Records
Tracklist:
01. Det Österbottniska Mörkret
02. Tvetalan
03. Furstins Tid
04. Tå Do Dör
05. Where Death Roams
06. Falskhejtins Folk
07. Själavandring
08. Höstfruktan
09. Dödsrejson
10. Tå Livi Bleknar
And so, “Det Österbottniska Mörkret” takes you on a journey through the darkest side of Ostrobothnia, exploring the roots of the evil spirits that reside in the area. The album delves into the region’s history of murders and the darkest aspects of religious zealotry. But that’s not all. It also tackles the urban legends of the spirits and the malevolent creatures that lurk in the vast forests of Ostrobothnia.
And if that’s not enough to send chills down your spine, the first single “Dödsrejson” takes you on a trip through death itself. Ondfødt’s latest album is not for the faint of heart. But if you’re a fan of black metal and all things macabre, this is one release you won’t want to miss.