Arckanum – Kostogher 2LP

Arckanum – 'Kostogher' 2LP

Double LP edition on black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 20 page 12" booklet featuring new interview are rare photos with A2 poster limited to 250 copies

Originally released in 1997, 'Kostogher' stands as a pivotal release in Arckanum’s discography, often hailed as a high point of Shamaatae’s creative output. Building on the hypnotic foundation of the debut while expanding its depth and complexity, the album marks a clear evolution in sound with a more nuanced, atmospheric, and increasingly unrestrained expression. Blending raw black metal intensity with a richer sense of movement and mysticism, 'Kostogher' delivers a fluid, immersive experience driven by ritualistic themes and ancient energy. Shamaatae’s vision unfolds with greater freedom here, pushing beyond genre conventions into something more organic and otherworldly, while still rooted in the core spirit of early Scandinavian black metal.