The Dutch atmospheric black metal artist WURGILNÕ has dropped the single “De Pest”, taken from the new album “Krijtland”, out on June 11th via Fetzner Death Records. The album will be available as CD, cassette, and on the main digital streaming platforms.
According to the mastermind Consanguineus, “like most other regions in the Netherlands, Limburg was also struck by the Black Death. “De Pest” is about that dark period in our province. The corpses piled up, the graveyards filled, the suffering was great.”
Watch the video of “De Pest” here:
Pre-order the album “Krijtland” on Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/4asooBO
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Consanguineus has also revealed the definitive tracklist. You can read it below, accompanied by English translations:
1. Kop Op Het Blok ("Head On The Block")
2. De Lijdensweg Van Entgen Luijten ("The Calvary of Entgen Luijten")
3. Voor De Eeuwigheid Gehangen ("Hanged For Eternity")
4. 1928
5. De Nachtdwaalster ("The Night Wanderer")
6. Het Wilde Heir ("The Wild Hunt")
7. De Pest ("The Plague")
8. Krijtland ("Chalkland")
Welcome to the darkness, where the sounds of WURGILNÕ echo, led by the lone band member, Consanguineus, guiding you to the depths of the unknown. Prepare yourself for a journey through the mysterious and grim landscape of Limburg, infused with the spirit of the past.
With “Krijtland”, the artist unveils a captivating odyssey of 8 tracks, steeped in themes of the plague, Buckriders, and Limburgish myths and legends. This Dutch-language black metal tells tales of darkness and despair, intertwined with the rich history of the region. “Krijtland” is not just an album, but a dark journey to the heart of Limburg, where the past and present converge in a tumultuous symphony of sound and emotion. Step into the world of WURGILNÕ, where the shadows whisper and souls shiver. Are you up for the challenge? Let yourself be carried away on the waves of black magic and discover the mystery of “Krijtland”.
All music and lyrics by Consanguineus. Additional Guitar on track # 8 by Tobias “Lord Esgaroth” Micko of Suffering Souls. Recorded at “Het Galgenveld”, Sittard, The Netherlands from October 2023 to April 2024. Mixed by Wurgilnõ, mastered by Jon Sjolin of Experitone, Sweden. Logo by Bram Bruyneel (Viral Designs). Artwork and icon by Merg&Been.
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