Mistur Releasing New Album "In Memoriam"

It's been a long wait since Norway's Mistur made its mark on the world with debut, "Attende." Fortunately, the wait has not been in vain. The band's latest full-length, "In Memoriam," sees Mistur return with long and layered arrangements, clever melodies, and and progressive elements.

Mistur was forged in Sogndal, Norway by Espen Bakketeig and Andre Raunehaug, and joined shortly thereafter by Stian Bakketeig (Vreid, ex-Windir, ex-Cor Scorpii). Following just one demo, the group landed a deal with Einheit Produktionen, who would release the "Attende" debut in 2009. Apart from some festival shows and a tour however, the band fell dormant for a short time, before the work on the follow-up album started.

With new vocalist Oliver Øien and new drummer Tomas Myklebust, Mistur is back and more potent than ever before. "In Memoriam" was captured in Conclave and Earshot Studios as well as the band's private studio, produced by Mistur mainman Espen Bakketeig, and mixed by Bjørnar E. Nilsen (Black Hole Generator, Vulture Industries).

Already issued in Europe late last month via Dark Essence Records, the label will unleash "In Memoriam" in North America on May 27th, 2016 on CD. The track listing is:

1. Downfall
2. Distant Peaks
3. Firstborn Son
4. Matriarch's Lament
5. The Sight
6. Tears Of Rememberance