Name: Kob
Brand: Arkona

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NPR1224DGS

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Limited edition

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2023-06-16

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The Orchard

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Arkona

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Metal

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Napalm Records

Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label that specializes in heavy metal and hard rock. Founded in 1992, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. With its headquarters based in Eisenerz, Austria, Napalm Records expanded its reach by opening offices in Berlin, Germany in 2015 and relocating its North American operations to New York, USA (specifically Hoboken, NJ) in 2019. With their commitment to delivering high-quality music and supporting talented artists, Napalm Records continues to thrive as a leading label for metal and rock enthusiasts worldwide.

Arkona is a black metal band hailing from Poland. With their formation in 1993, they have established themselves as a prominent force in the genre. Known for their intense and atmospheric sound, Arkona has captivated audiences with their powerful performances and thought-provoking lyrics.
Inspired by the rich history and folklore of their homeland, Arkona's music transports listeners to ancient times filled with battles, legends, and mythological creatures. Their unique blend of melodic riffs, aggressive vocals, and traditional instruments creates an immersive experience that resonates with fans worldwide.
If you enjoy bands such as Trollfest, Heidevolk, or Månegarm, then Arkona is sure to be your next favorite discovery. With a discography spanning over two decades and numerous critically acclaimed albums under their belt, this Polish powerhouse continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a black metal band.

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After five long years, pagan folk metal band ARKONA finally return with their ominous ninth studio album, Kob', to be released on June 16, 2023 via Napalm Records. Once again, the musicians dive into the deep, dark realms of vocalist Masha Scream's philosophy and views on the future of mankind's modern existence while they paint their music in the light of pagan traditions.  With eight albums under their belts and multi-millions of cross-platform streams, the eight new tracks on Kob' reveal another side of the band, forming the next chapter in their discography. Preparing listeners for the first step into the abyss, the album opener "Izrechenie. Nachalo" (ENG: The Speech. The Beginning) gently takes the listeners' hand, leading them into trancelike realms of ominous whispers and murmuring voices - a recurring motif on the album. While humanity pulls out the long-forgotten past, "Kob'" (ENG: Sorcery) revives these ancient days with darkly painted tunes and the remarkable shouts of Masha. Amazing clean vocals open the way for beautiful melodic synths and gloomy guitar lines while humanity buries the current events in the grave of its "savoir". Dominated by rhythmic synths and a catchy baseline, "Ugasaya" (ENG: Fadin' Away) represents the modern era of ARKONA's pagan roots, as well as the great diversity in their music. The mysteriously melodic track gathers the strength of mother earth and carries the mind to a different sphere, stressed by dashing tornado blast beats. Melting to a homogenous mix with relentless shredding guitars, rising harmonies once more induce goosebumps, especially when they alternate with the layered clean vocals of Masha, creating epic bipolarity. Although Kob' is dedicated to pagan metal, "Mor", one of the album's longest tracks, leans towards black metal - forming the most epic hymn on the album. Challenging playful acoustic guitar fingerpicking with characteristic death metal riffs, the wind instruments and synth effects represent the next step into hell. Since the beginning of humankind, it's been haunted by plagues, although mankind itself is the main plague of our time. Not only articulating through lyrics, Masha also sets the tone with her keyboard solo on the emotional "Razryvaya plot' ot bezyskhodnosti bytiya" (ENG: Tearing the flesh owing to the despair of being). While society digs its own grave through wars, religious beliefs and environmental problems, pensive wind instruments and acoustic guitar interludes transform the aggression of deep low growls and fast-paced guitar shredding. Closing the album with the world's absolute apocalypse on "Izrechenie. Iskhod"(ENG: The Speech. The Conclusion), Kob' is deeply rooted in pagan metal stylings of the old days, but offers a modern spirit via its production and variety alike. With their new ninth album, ARKONA reflects each step of humanity's descent into hell, while catching new ears and exciting longtime fans alike.

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