Season of Mist Reissuing Borknagar’s ‘True North’
Posted on March 11, 2026
In staying true to metal’s origins, Borknagar have always let their spirit guide them. Starting with the band’s self-titled beginnings back in 1996, these Norwegians pushed past the boundaries set by traditional black metal. Over the course of the past 30 years, the band’s domain has come to include prog, neofolk and darkly enchanting hard rock, capped by major international tours and chart placements across the world.
Today, Season of Mist is proud to announce a reissue of Borknagar’s album True North. More than two decades into their storied career, the band reached another creative peak on their eleventh full-length, which includes the hit singles “Up North”, “Voices” and “The Fire That Burns”.
True North will be reissued by Season of Mist on May 15, 2026.
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https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BorknagarShop
Available formats
2×12″ Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
2×12” Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal clear, black and white marbled)
True North found Borknagar at a crossroad. Half of the band’s lineup had turned over, but their longstanding members kept them on a dizzying upward trajectory. Whether picking or riffing, founder and guitarist Øystein Brun led the way, lighting a path for the versatile ICS Vortex (Arcturus, ex-Dimmu Borgir) to return to the mic. His thunderous cleans shine amidst the warm misty keys of hit single “Up North”, while his screams cut through the more hellish passages of “The Fire That Burns”. Even when hounded by “Voices”, keyboardist Lars Nedland’s resounding chorus resonated far and wide. Loudwire named the album one of the best of 2019.
More praise for Borknagar
“…the album contains a few of my favorite Borknagar moments” – Angry Metal Guy
“Borknagar have crafted a timeless work that few of their peers could match” – Metal Injection
“‘True North’ is a record simply overflowing with awesomeness” – Sonic Perspectives
“[…]True North sets itself apart as a release that charms the listener with its combination of emotional richness and majestic musical payoff” – Dead Rhetoric
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