On the heels of MYRKUR's universally praised debut EP, comes M, the Danish black metal phenom's highly anticipated first full-length album. Recorded in various locations of Oslo, Norway (including renowned artist Emanuel Vigeland's mausoleum) with co-producer Garm (the mastermind behind black metal legends Ulver) M finds MYRKUR achieving the grandiose heights that everyone hoped she would climb to. The melodies are lush and the brutality devastating–M is a highly developed metal masterpiece that blends second-wave black metal, Nordic folk music, classical instrumentation and haunting choirs. Rounded out on record by members of Mayhem, Dodheimsgard & Nidingr plus a guest appearance from Christopher Amott of Arch Enemy, MYRKUR has quickly established herself as one of the best and most intriguing acts in metal today.
“The flashpoint for extreme metal in 2014” Pitchfork
“One of the best collections of atmospheric black metal I’ve heard this year” - Stereogum
“It’s haunting and it’s beautiful, and it’s generally everything you want black metal to be… yet Myrkur’s angelic, almost Gregorian voice lends a touch of femininity.” -MetalSucks
“It works brilliantly, with soaring choral vocals flowing over the meditative, melodic tremolos to produce a sound both poignant and aggressive.” -Terrorizer
“a black metal record that respects tradition without drowning in it” – Decibel