Enslaved: New Compilation Album “The Sleeping Gods – Thorn”

Last Updated on 01:05 AM by Giorgos Tsekas

Norwegian progressive extreme metal icons ENSLAVED will release The Sleeping Gods – Thorn compilation November 11th via By Norse Music. A full-length album comprised of rare material from 2010-2011, The Sleeping Gods – Thorn is a unique collection of experimental recordings connecting with the band’s early roots. In advance of its release, the band is currently streaming “Heimvegen” (hear it below). The seven tracks comprising The Sleeping Gods – Thorn originally appeared on extremely limited EPs between ENSLAVED’s Axioma Ethica Odini and Riitiir full-lengths. Members Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson co-produced the material together with long-time collaborator Iver Sandøy. Tying he package together are the extensive liner notes Kjellson and a beautiful new layout by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight 13 Media (Roadburn Festival, Opeth, Darkthrone, At The Gates, etc.) whose mesmerizing new illustrations display a unique symbiosis between two of our times’ most exciting visual and sonic artists.

Track listing:

01. Heimvegen
02. Alu Misyrki
03. Synthesis
04. Nordlys (instrumental)
05. The Sleeping Gods
06. Disintegrator
07. Striker