TAAKE

4th album from 2008 by this essential Norwegian Black Metal band led by Hoest. Following the acclaimed trilogy of "Nattestid...", "Over Bjoergvin graater himmerik" and "Hordalands Doedskvad", TAAKE broke with its tradition of Norwegian-language album titles by releasing this self-titled record, while fully preserving the spirit of pure Norwegian Black Metal and subtly expanding its compositional approach.

Without sacrificing its icy atmosphere, hypnotic melodies and unmistakable Norwegian identity, the album saw Hoest broadening the band's sonic palette through carefully chosen guest appearances and a few unexpected musical touches, further cementing TAAKE's position as one of the leading standard-bearers of contemporary Norwegian Black Metal.

Recommended for fans of: KAMPFAR, GORGOROTH, SVARTTJERN, TULUS, HADES ALMIGHTY.