First time at BA
Norway, the heartland of black metal, has a new dark horse that shuns frozen blasts in favor of an era when heavy metal was defined by occultism and theatricality. Morax is the brainchild of Remi Nygård (Inculter), operating as a true "one-man army." Forget the clichés; Morax resurrects the spirit of early Mercyful Fate, Judas Priest, and Dio-era Black Sabbath with such conviction that even King Diamond would offer a nod of approval. Their debut "The Amulet," released via High Roller Records, is a masterclass in dark songwriting—from the anthemic "Belial Rising" to the eight-minute epic "Seven Pierced Hearts." Nygård’s knack for chilling riffs and gothic melodies cuts through modern polish, dragging us back to an age when metal smelled of sulfur. In Josefov, prepare for a ritual that blends Nordic rawness with the classic British school. This is a full-throttle charge where the demons of the past meet the ferocity of the new guard.
