Official re-release of the 1997 album, "Where the Snows are Never Gone". Eight tracks of absolutely heavy and ruthless Nordic black metal!
Unholy Nordic Metal comparable to early MAYHEM, BURZUM, ENSLAVED, DARKTHRONE, BATHORY with an added touch of old school Death/Thrash. This seminal cold creation from the most powerful Black Metal formation in Northern Russia forever etched the name of OLD WAINDS in the black book of black metal. Samples from “Where the Snows are Never Gone” can be found at the following link http://www.myspace.com/oldwainds - (not official site)
Tracklisting 1. Unholy Nordland Fire 2. Winter Warriors 3. Gods Gazing From Beyond 4. Eternal Wanderer of Winter Nights 5. Where the Snows Are Never Gone... 6. At the Gates of Frosty Mountains 7. Guardians of the Icy Kingdom 8. Cold Mourning of the Pale Moon
Press Quotes
“Old Wainds, as such, is an institution situated in Murmansk, Russia. Diabolical experiments with fast Black Metal are done there in the heat of the night. Far away from any prying eyes.” – Currents-Online [Rating: 4/5]
“Where the Snows are Never Gone is quite the hidden Black Metal gem.” – Apochs.net [Rating: 8.5/10]
“In the Northern wastelands of Russia rises a beast of black metal, Old Wainds. Raw, intense, unmerciful black metal…” – Extreminal [Rating: 8/10]
“Those seeking Viking pan-pipes, atmospheric space drifts, or fireside bongo-banging by crews sporting hemp pullovers best look elsewhere. Where the Snows are Never Gone… is for the true beasts of the blizzard out there.” – MetalReview [Rating: 7.4/10]
“Where The Snows Are Never Gone…’ is a thoroughly enjoyable listen, and a must have for fans of cold underground black metal from the frost bitten landscapes of Mother Russia.” – Blistering.com
“The most interesting, evil, and memorable black metal albums/demos ever recorded.” – Metal Crypt [Rating 4.9/5]
“It is perhaps no surprise that Old Waind's Where the Snows are Never Gone has drawn influence from 2nd wave of black metal bands. However, the songs are superbly executed and the album is recommended for the aforementioned bands.” – Heavy Metal Tribune
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