New EP, “We Are, We Remain…”, out on April 29th!
This highly anticipated release marks North’s triumphant return after a recording break, and the beginning of a prolific new chapter for the band. “We are happy to cooperate with Pagan Records again,” says the band. “After a long break, we’re excited to finally unleash a torrent of new material we’ve been working on relentlessly.”
North haven’t been idle during their time away. They’ve been composing, rehearsing, and delivering electrifying live performances, all while crafting a full-length album and stockpiling enough songs for future releases.
“We Are, We Remain…” serves as a potent reintroduction for North. This 32-minute-long EP, featuring a mix of brand new tracks, a re-recorded classic “Hymn to Winter” (from the debut ’92 demo) and a Bathory cover, showcases the band’s signature sound – a blend of pagan black metal and death metal fury, delivered with powerful Polish lyrics. Thematically, the EP delves into pagan lore and history, drawing inspiration from the works of 19th-century Polish poet Roman Zmorski, a figurehead of the “black romanticism” movement.
Established in 1992, North are veterans of the Polish black and extreme metal scene with five full-lengths under their belts – they’re known to be one of the co-creators of the Polish Black Metal wave of the early 1990s.
With “We Are, We Remain…” North promises a ferocious and evocative return to form. This is just the beginning – stay tuned for more punishing new music from North.
