Blut Aus Nord | Ethereal Horizons | Debemur Morti Records

Release Date: November 28^th, 2025

Format: CD/LP/Digital

Genre: Avant/Black Metal

Country: France

Blut Aus Nord has lived many lives since the early nineties, always guided by Vindsval’s shifting vision. The band’s evolution has been long and twisting, sometimes cold and mechanical, sometimes bright and dreamlike. This new chapter titled "Ethereal Horizons" arrives as a mature extension of that journey, shaped by decades of restless exploration. The album leans into melody and atmosphere in a way that feels instinctive for the band, without losing the shadowy essence that has followed them from release to release.

The album has a strong emotional pull, built around spacious guitars, glowing layers and a vocal presence that varies from harsh whispers to radiant clean lines. Everything grows in waves, creating a feeling of ascent one moment and introspection the next, like watching a storm break open to reveal sunlight behind it. The cosmic edge of "Hallucinogen" and the earthy warmth of "Memoria Vetusta III" echo through the writing, although not as strict reference points, more like shades drifting across a broader canvas.

There is a clear focus on melodic pathways that spiral outward and then fold back inward, giving the album a hypnotic quality. Warm synth currents, swirling effects and ringing guitar motifs add color without turning the music into ornament. The harsh vocals cut through like a distant wind, while the clean voices introduce a fragile human thread. Everything supports a dreamlike forward motion, something immersive and transportive without slipping into excess.

What stands out most is the emotional pacing. The album moves with patience, allowing every idea room to grow. The heavier sections strike with determination, the gentler ones glow with composure in their simplicity. By the time "The End Becomes Grace" concludes, the journey is complete, like stepping out of a long night into a wide open dawn. "Ethereal Horizons" is a testament to how far Blut Aus Nord can push their vision while staying fully themselves, creating a work that is atmospheric, intense and deeply affecting.

Score: 8.0