Wyrd "Death of the sun" LP

After seven years in the making, Finnish pagan veterans WYRD returned in 2016 with Death of the Sun, a sweeping, shape-shifting album that defies genre boundaries while staying rooted in icy northern melancholy. This is no mere Black Metal record; it’s a bold fusion of Folk, Pagan, Black and even Power Metal elements, drenched in melody and emotional contrast. From the frosty yet radiant title track to the powerfully chanted Man of Silent Waters, the album brims with haunting hooks and richly layered vocals. The Sleepless and the Dead leans into high-speed aggression and technical flair, while Pale Departure and Inside bring in moody Progressive Rock touches and a brooding sense of grandeur. WYRD push far beyond genre conventions here, delivering a release that’s both intense and introspective and becomes a rare and rewarding listen that shifts effortlessly between storm and stillness, light and shadow. For fans of: Moonsorrow, Bathory (Twilight of the Gods era), Primordial, Falkenbach. Highly recommended for those who crave melody, majesty, and metal with a pagan heart. Comes in silver vinyl, limited to 233 copies.