Morcaint

Morcaint is a Swedish black metal band with roots going back all the way to 2008. “Elessar” will be the project’s first official release – available in digital EP format as of March 3, 2023, courtesy of Nordvis.

Like Blodtår – the main band of Morcaint’s primary composer, Heruhim – the music is characterised by the convergence of archaic black metal magic and contemporary innovation. Whilst not a clone by any means, “Elessar” is the ultimate hybrid of Dissection and Summoning, but set in far colder Emperor-like soundscapes.

At its start in 2008, Morcaint was the first black metal band of both Ulvtyr and Heruhim. They composed an album, but Morcaint was put on ice before recording anything. The two drifted apart and engaged in various projects until recently when they found their way back to each other.

For this release, they decided to use Tolkien’s universe as their thematic foundation. The lyrics of “Elessar” are put together in parts from Galadriel’s message to Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. “O Lórien!” borrows from The Song of Lórien – as performed by Galadriel on the day the Fellowship of the Ring departs Lothlórien.