Darkenhöld

Darkenhöld is a French black metal band that has masterfully carved out a unique niche within the metal community by infusing its heavy, brooding sound with themes deeply rooted in medieval history and fantasy lore. Formed in 2008, the band quickly became recognized for their focus on crafting atmospheric landscapes within their music, creating epic and intricate compositions that transport listeners to bygone eras of ancient castles, mystical creatures, and arcane rituals.

Comprised of skilled musicians who share a passion for both the grandeur of historical tales and the raw power of black metal, Darkenhöld has steadily released a series of albums that explore such narratives, with titles that evoke medieval imagery and supernatural mystique. With albums like "A Passage to the Towers" and "Echoes from the Stone Keeper," the band set the foundational tone of their musical journey, which they further expanded upon with the likes of "Castellum," "Memoria Sylvarum," and "Atra Musica." Their most recent works, "Arcanes & Sortilèges" and "Héraldique," continue this tradition, showing a band that remains true to its roots while also demonstrating a continuous growth in musical complexity and storytelling. Darkenhöld stands out in the black metal scene for their dedication to creating a sonic world that pays homage to the fantastical elements of the medieval past.

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Arcanes & Sortilèges
Album - 9 Tracks - Released November 6, 2020
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