Arckanum – Kampen 2LP (Green & Black Marbled Vinyl)
Arckanum – 'Kampen' 2LP (Green &Black Marbled Vinyl)
DELUXE: Remastered reissue, double LP edition on green & black marbled vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 20-page 12" booklet featuring new interview and rare photos plus A2 poster limited to 250 copies
Originally released in 1998, 'Kampen' is the third and final chapter of Arckanum’s early era, capturing the project at its most refined and expansive. Created by sole member Shamaatae, the album continues the raw, atmospheric black metal established on earlier releases while pushing further into deeper composition, stronger production, and a more immersive sonic identity. Blending hypnotic rhythms, melancholic passages, and bursts of primitive aggression, Kampen delivers a dynamic and ritualistic listening experience rooted in mysticism, chaos, and ancient Scandinavian themes. Its extended runtime allows the album to fully explore Shamaatae’s unique vision, combining harsh intensity with moments of eerie melody and trance-like repetition. This remastered edition, restored from the original recordings by Patrick W. Engel (Temple of Disharmony), enhances the clarity and depth of the album while preserving its raw, authentic spirit. 'Kampen' stands as an essential release for fans of classic Swedish black metal and the definitive closing statement of Arckanum’s formative years.
