album · June 21, 2021
By the Waters of Awakening
Naturmacht ProductionsSee this day
black metalmetalambient
The album is a monolithic slab of atmospheric black metal, drawing inspiration from the natural world and occult themes. It expands on the project's established sound with a more developed sense of atmosphere and ritualistic depth.
- By the Waters of Awakening was recorded and mixed by Firienholt himself in his home studio. The album was released on June 21, 2021, through Naturmacht Productions. It features guest vocals from another Austrian black metal artist, who remains uncredited.
- The album was released on CD and as a digital download. It was the first release from Firienholt on the Naturmacht Productions label. The album was recorded between 2020 and early 2021.
- The album's themes revolve around primal nature, esoteric rituals, and the awakening of consciousness. It was critically well-received within the atmospheric black metal community. The album was released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firienholt is a solo project from Austria creating atmospheric black metal. By the Waters of Awakening is their second full-length album.
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