Norwegian black metal band Svart Lotus announced the release date for their second full length album. Titled Som et Vondt År, the eight track album will come out on March 1st, via Hellstain Productions.
Som et Vondt År builds on the band’s characteristic, dark and doomy ’90s black metal with both harshness and beauty. Incorporating innovative elements and skillful blending of various styles and moods, Svart Lotus is ascending to new heights with this latest release, showcasing the true artistic capabilities of the band in a well-arranged composition of eight tracks for close to 40 minutes of playing time. The Norwegian title-track roughly translates to “like a bad year”, and the album lyrics deal with contemporary issues. Thus, human nature, ego, existentialism, darkness, doom, hopelessness, and despair stand out thematically. However, they get suitably covered by cuts from the classic Dr Mabuse’s psychoanalysis.
Furthermore, Som et Vondt År also boasts outstanding guest artists, including Nag (Tsjuder) delivering sections of screaming vocals. Moreover, Eldur (Fortíð) contributed with his unique clean vocals on Hat og Forakt. Also, Jarrett «Nekronatalenheten» Pritchard kills on lead guitar on Cryptic Lights!
About the band:
Svart Lotus is a Norwegian metal band that came to life in 2012 due to Tor R. Stavenes, also known as Seidemann from 1349. The band plays extreme metal with elements of black, death and doom. They have previously released a self-titled EP in 2016 and a full-length album in 2018. In all fairness, the band is known for their powerful and atmospheric sound. Undoubtedly, they have impressed both critics and fans with their depth and variation.
The band consists of Brye (Djevelkult) who handles the drums, Jordheim on guitar together with Stavenes who is also lead vocalist backed by Kaslegard’s vocals and bass.
Tracklist:
1. Fyrelogi
2. Distraction Industry
3. Som et Vondt År
4. Indifference and Wrath
5. Hat og forakt
6. Cryptic Lights
7. Lurking Fear
8. Svart Lotus
