First time at BA
The Icelandic black metal scene has long possessed a distinct sonic signature—one that fuses sub-zero isolation with razor-sharp dissonant structures. Hailing from Kópavogur and featuring members connected to the island’s vibrant underground lineage including Misþyrming and Mannveira, Forsmán represent a potent new wave pushing the genre past routine formulas. Following their introductory 2021 EP Dönsum í logans ljóma, the band sharpened their focus into a precise, highly controlled manifestation of modern extreme music.
Their full-length statement Brenndar rústir & fuðrandi fjörur, mixed and mastered under the watchful eye of D.G., delivers an unyielding torrent of suffocating atmosphere, decisive percussion, and piercing vocals. Tracks like "Valdníðsla" and the towering epic "Barmafylltar fjöldagrafir" capture a band that balances cold, dissonant weight with a sharp sense of forward motion. Witnessing Forsmán live means stepping straight into an immersive, frostbitten gale of uncompromising black metal artistry.
