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Norway’s Borknagar was interviewed by Rockalarm TV at this year’s Wacken Open Air festival, which was held July 30 – August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. Watch the three-minute chat below.
Borknagar has completed work on its new album, “Universal”, for an early 2010 release via Indie Recordings. The CD was recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio in Lunner, Norway, with the bandmembers themselves handling the production duties.
Commented Borknagar mainman Øystein G. Brun: “We are extremely satisfied with the result! The album turned out even better than we dared to hope for when starting this journey. There is an attitude, energy and nerve to this record that will appeal to the most primal side of man, yet there is complexity and atmosphere that will challenge the most sophisticated parts of mind. The album contains all the elements that made BORKNAGAR the band we are and we are firmly believe that this album will be a huge piece of candy for those who have followed the band through the years. This is by far the most complete album we have done to date — musically and production-wise — and we are right now just immensely eager to get the album out there!”
Prior to the release of “Universal”, Borknagar will team up with Code, Solstafir and Secrets Of The Moon for three very exclusive shows in Europe:
Sep. 24. – GER – Hamburg – Markthalle
Sep. 25 – NL – Leeuwarden – Romein
Sep. 26 – GER – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
Regarding the album title, Brun previously stated, “‘Universal’ is the title that shines through and mirrors the essence of the album. ‘Universal’ is a title that is broad enough and huge enough to project the giant character of this album, both musically and lyrically.”
The production of the new Borknagar album is finally complete. The new album is called Universal. The album was recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio. In good tradition the album was produced by the band.
“We are extremely satisfied with the result! The album turned out even better than we dared to hope for when starting this journey. There is an attitude, energy and nerve to this record that will appeal to the most primal side of man, yet there is complexity and atmosphere that will challenge the most sophisticated parts of mind. The album contains all the elements that made Borknagar the band we are and we are firmly believe that this album will be a huge piece of candy for those who have followed the band through the years. This is by far the most complete album we have done to date- musically and productionwise- and we are right now just immensely eager to get the album out there!” – Øystein G. Brun
An official release date and more info will be launched very soon. The album will be released on Indie Recordings.
Prior to the release of Universal, Borknagar will team up with Code, Solstafir and Secrets Of The Moon for 3 exclusive shows in Europe, to promote the upcoming album.
24.09.2009 – Hamburg, Markthalle (Germany)
25.09.2009 – Leeuwarden, Romein (Netherlands)
26.09.2009 – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle (Germany)
Borknagar is also playing at the Wacken Open Air festival later this year.
Official myspace sites: www.myspace.com/borknagar and www.myspace.com/indierecordings
“After a week of intense work, we are now finished recording the drums for the upcoming Borknagar album. All in all 9 songs have been recorded and we can assure you that this will be the most heavy, groovy yet diverse and atmospheric album to date! David did a fabulous job adding his signature drum style to our music. Overall he crafted well balanced drum patterns in good Borknagar tradition but added his sophisticated sense groove and precise way of playing. It sounds nothing but amazing! Click on the pics below for some impressions from the studio!
Borknagar will continue recording the album mid February. Then the main focus will be the recording of clean and electric guitar. Bass will possibly be recorded as well. The album will be recorded sporadically but the session is planned to be finished by the end of April. We are extremely excited about the material this time around as it will sound vital and fresh as never before. We are sure we again will breach some musical borders with our new monumental effort. So beware!” On behalf of Borknagar, Øystein G. Brun
A video diary from the studio session will be launched on the official Borknagar MySpace site later, closer to the release of the album. Stay tuned: www.myspace.com/borknagar