Norwegian powerhouse TAAKE reveals  his forthcoming offering, “En Skog av Nidstang”, in its entirety. The album is about to be released on July 31st via Dark Essence Records. It will be available in jewel case CD, digipak CD, Cassette, LP (the first pressing of which will contain an A2 Poster), Ltd Edition White and Transparent LPs (limited to 500 copies each) and Digital formats.

Pre-orders are available here:  ​https://shop.karismarecords.no/collections/preorder  (World) or   https://darkessence.indiemerch.com/band/taake (US).

Having balanced tradition and innovation for over three decades, Taake remains fiercely independent while continually pushing its own creative boundaries. That uncompromising vision finds new expression on the ninth full-length album, “En Skog av Nidstang”.

Past years of increasing isolation, detached from contemporary trends and largely removed from the influence of other music, the creative drive of songwriter Hoest has only intensified, resulting in four expansive compositions that flow naturally from the inspired mindset behind 2023’s critically acclaimed Et Hav av Avstand.

The recordings for “En Skog av Nidstang” were completed south of Bergen, in the moss-covered forests around the island of Borgøy. In the surroundings depicted by the ill-fated Norwegian painter Lars Hertervig, Taake embraced the focused seclusion of the landscape, relying less on modern technology or studio excess, but on intuition, confinement, creativity, and a mastery of the rudimentary tools of the trade.

“En Skog av Nidstang” sounds unmistakably like Taake. Reckless thrashing riffs mix with brooding gloom, chilling melodies emerge from violent intensity, and moments of desolate reflection give way to untamed aggression. The result is an album that celebrates the enduring power of an unyielding artistic vision; proof that, after 33 years, Taake remains as vital, distinctive and relevant as ever.

Recorded, mixed and produced by Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen (VULTURE INDUSTRIES) and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (BORKNAGAR), the tracklist for “En Skog av Nidstang” is as follows:

1.Einstoeingen og Eg
2.Et Dyr tok min Hud
3.Engler
4.Av Guds ville Naade

Delve into the album below:

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[Photographer: Soile Siirtola]