Dark Essence

With inspirations from the resistance movement in Norway during the 2nd World War, the young metal band Sabotør (Saboteur) offers you some hard-hitting and old-school metal. Formed in 2024 by Rasmus Stenstadvolden Strømberg (bass and vocals), Andreas Remmen (guitar) and Mathilde Solemdal (drums), the trio started slamming out epic metal/punk tracks with inspiration from bands like English Dogs, Brocas Helm and Warfare. All the songs on "Første Aksjon" are about actual events that happened during World War 2, telling stories of the Norwegian resistance movement and the actions they did to fight the German occupants. The underlying theme is a message of hope and patriotism in a time of tyranny and repression. The riffs are wrapped in barbed wire, and every song delivers dynamite, vandalism, espionage, and sabotage! For fans of English Dogs, Brocas Helm, Warfare and early Metallica.

Alfahanne: Vår tid är nu 2024 [CD]

Malum: From the Voids [CD]

Draken: Here Be Draken [CD]

Koldbrann/Tilintetgjort: Den Klandestine Kjerne [Vinyl 7"]

“Noregs Vaapen” is the fifth studio album from the legendary Norwegian black metal band Taake, considered by many to be their strongest album. The album saw the band refine their True Norwegian Black Metal sound, while also taking a step further, including some new elements. After being out of print for a few years, Dark Essence Records is now releasing a very special edition vinyl box set - Containing a fully remixed & remastered version of “Noregs Vaapen” spread across two LPs, with the first (and probably last) ever repress of the “Kveld” EP – as well as a 16-page booklet, featuring lyrics and photos.

Helheim: Hrabnar / Ad Vesa (Green) [Vinyl LP]