Ulvehyrde’s second full-length album, Dødsdømt, plunges deep into Norway’s haunted past, weaving true crime and folklore into a tapestry of raw black metal. Each track resurrects a historical murder or tragedy, transforming archival horror into sonic ritual. The band’s approach is both narrative and visceral—melding storytelling with relentless riffing, atmospheric shifts, and vocal duality that ranges from tortured screams to mournful clean passages.
Musically, Dødsdømt balances old-school aggression with progressive nuance. Tracks like “Jammerdalen” and “Dødsdømt” showcase blast beats and tremolo guitars that evoke classic Norwegian black metal, while others like “Barnedrap” and “Fanitullen” lean into slower, doom-laced rhythms and melodic interludes. The production is intentionally gritty, preserving the rawness of the genre while allowing room for dynamic shifts and emotional weight.
Thematically, the album is a descent into madness—each song a case study in human cruelty. From axe murders and poisonings to institutional abuse and executions, Ulvehyrde doesn’t romanticize violence but instead confronts it with cold precision. The lyrics, delivered in Norwegian, add a layer of authenticity and regional intimacy, grounding the horror in its native soil.
Dødsdømt is more than a black metal record—it’s a historical reckoning. Ulvehyrde proves that the genre can be both brutal and literate, using music as a medium for remembrance and reflection. For listeners seeking black metal that goes beyond aesthetics into the realm of narrative and cultural memory, this album is a chilling triumph.
Release date 31/10/2025 via Solistitium Records
Bandcamp: https://ulvehyrde.bandcamp.com/album/d-dsd-mt
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