Danish progressive doom metal wizards ALKYMIST release the second single, “The Scent,” preceding their forthcoming third album, UnnDerr. The album marks yet another musical leap forward for the visionary band, and sees them venturing towards new horizons, conveying a more direct expression while retaining their psychedelic and progressive trademarks.
In 2018, ALKYMIST released their critically acclaimed, eponymous debut album, alongside performances across Denmark including at the Danish music industry’s SPOT Festival and the following year at Roskilde Festival. Expectations were high and the heavy artillery had moved into position for the release of the sequel Sanctuary in the spring of 2020. But a well-known pandemic shut down all plans. Instead, ALKYMIST chose to spend energy on improving their recording possibilities in the rehearsal room in Copenhagen and proclaimed shortly after the release of Sanctuary that they were working on new material. That was almost four years ago. Much has happened since then, with the band contemplating and now back at full force.
In a large soundproof basement in Copenhagen, ALKYMIST set up their own studio and worked nonstop for three years on the enigmatic UnnDerr, initially recording the album themselves, after which they trashed the recordings and switched drummers. The seven tracks on UnnDerr are the band’s first recordings to include new drummer Per Silkjær (Fossils, Brunsten, Double Space, Sons Of Cain) joining vocalist Peter Bjørneg, guitarist Stefan Krey, and bassist Kaspar Luke. They then returned to Ballade Studios to record and mix the album with producer Lasse Ballade (Orm, Solbrud, Konvent, Night Fever) as on previous albums, with Ballade also handling the mastering. UnnDerr is completed with artwork/design by Anders Kidmose.
Listen to ALKYMIST’s second UnnDerr single, “The Scent,” now at THIS LOCATION.
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