Myrkur is the pseudonym of Danish songstress Amalie Bruun. This is her return to metal after six years out to have a baby and to delve into Nordic folk. However, she is not returning to the dense black metal of old.

This is a predominantly ethereal Gothic metal record that places her bewitching voice centre stage. It is intoxicatingly atmospheric and feels like the perfect middle ground between her folk and black metal personas. It oozes with quality and whilst the musicianship is utterly stunning it’s the exquisite nature of her voice that sticks with you long after the record is finished