1349 | Winter Mass | Season Of Mist

Release Date: 28 November 2025

Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl

Genre: Black Metal

Country: Norway

1349 have been part of Norwegian black metal for many years, born from vocalist Ravn’s wish to revive the colder spirit of the early scene. Formed in 1997, the band built its identity on harsh sound, relentless live presence and a commitment to the raw edge that shaped the genre. With a lineup strengthened by Archaon, Seidemann, Frost and live member Destructhor, the band has toured heavily and left its mark on major festivals across Europe. Their new live release, “Winter Mass”, arrives as a document of where they stand after decades of fire and raw force.

“Winter Mass” captures the band in Oslo, in front of a crowd that knows every scream and riff by heart. The recording brings the group’s aggression to the front without softening it. Early staples like “Sculptor Of Flesh” storm forward with the same ferocity that first put the band on the map. Newer selections like “Striding The Chasm” tear through the venue with sharp precision, carried by Frost’s furious drumming and the twin guitars slicing through the mix. The set pulls from across the band’s history, giving the listener a full picture of what 1349 bringa on stage.

Ravn’s voice commands the show with a harsh tone that never slips. When he roars lines from “I Am Abomination”, he sounds like someone who has lived inside this music for years. The whole performance has the power of a band that knows its craft inside out. The pacing of the set moves with steady momentum, always pushing forward and never losing steam.

The production respects the chaos while keeping everything distinct enough to follow. Hugo Alvarstein’s work behind the console gives the recording strong impact without smoothing out the raw charge that defines 1349. You can sense the walls of Parkteatret shaking through every blast and tremolo run. “Winter Mass” stands as a strong live document from a band that continues to burn with intensity. It captures them in their home turf, fierce and unwavering, and delivers an hour of pure black metal fire.

Score: 8.0

Follow 1349:

Official Website: http://www.legion1349.com/

Bandcamp: http://1349som.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1349official

Instagram: http://instagram.com/1349official

Twitter: http://twitter.com/1349official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/1349auralhellfire

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/150xbiJGnTy1tSBZ9EFKnT

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/10673

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/1349/79664050

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/22185

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/1349/e/B001LHI2SI/