Vintersorg | A Dialogue With The Stars | Hammerheart Records

Release Date: September 26^th, 2025

Format: 4CD Box Set

Genre: Folk/Black Metal

Country: Sweden

Vintersorg has always been tied to the landscape and the mind, one foot in icy Nordic forests and the other in astronomy books and philosophical ponderings. Andreas Hedlund built this project in the mid nineties and shaped it into something recognisable through soaring baritone vocals, raw black metal roots and a growing interest in cosmic themes. This box set brings together “Hedniskhjärtad”, “Till Fjälls”, “Ödemarkens Son” and “Cosmic Genesis”, four albums that chart his evolution from earthy pagan metal to star bound progressive expression.

Hammerheart Records presents these albums in a carefully assembled collection with remasters handled by Hedlund himself. The sound is noticeably clearer without losing the rough edges that defined his early work. “Till Fjälls” and “Ödemarkens Son” still have that wild northern temperament, driven by melodic leads and Scandinavian folklore, while “Cosmic Genesis” leans into science inspired lyricism and broader arrangements. Hearing these albums together shows how quickly Vintersorg expanded its horizons, not through drastic switches, rather through an ongoing push toward richer ideas.

“Hedniskhjärtad” remains the elemental spark, direct and personal, a window into the project’s roots. The following albums present a steady climb, with the songwriting growing more expressive and the vocals stretching into larger shapes. By the time the box reaches “Cosmic Genesis”, the universe seems wide open, and Hedlund dives into it with hunger for discovery. The thread linking all four releases is his instinct for combining harshness and melody in a way that still feels connected to cold landscapes and introspective wandering.

As a collector’s edition, this set works well for long time followers and for anyone who wants a full view of Vintersorg’s early path. The expanded poster, the rebuilt artwork and the careful sound treatment give these albums a new life without rewriting their history. Listening to them in sequence is like watching an artist climb from mountain shadow to starlit heights, always curious, always ready to explore the world around him and the one inside his own head. This box set captures that journey with respect and energy, a strong reminder of how powerful these albums still are.

Score: 8.5