Released on 28th February 2020 by Black Lion Records, 'The Funeral Pyre' is the debut album from Swedish black metal project KVAEN, led by Jakob Björnfot.
Drawing inspiration from the northern landscapes of Sweden, 'The Funeral Pyre' blends traditional black metal with elements of speed, pagan, and Viking metal. Tracks like "Revenge by Fire" and "Yee Naaldlooshii" showcase KVAEN's unique fusion of melodic riffs and intense rhythms. The album's raw production and atmospheric compositions have garnered acclaim for their authenticity and depth.
4-panel CD Digipack with a 16-page booklet
Tracklisting:
1. Revenge by Fire
2. Yee Naaldlooshii
3. The Funeral Pyre
4. Septem Peccata Mortalia
5. The Wolves Throne
6. As We Serve the Masters Plan
7. Bestial Winter
8. Hymn to Kvenland
