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ALKYMIST: UnnDerr, The Third Album From Danish Progressive Doom Metal Quartet, Is Out And Streaming Everywhere Through Indisciplinarian
Danish progressive doom metal band ALKYMIST released their third album, UnnDerr, through Indisciplinarian. This latest offering marked a significant exploration into new musical territories, showcasing a more direct sound while still retaining their signature psychedelic and progressive elements.
In a spacious, soundproof basement in Copenhagen, ALKYMIST dedicated three years to the creation of UnnDerr, initially recording the album independently before deciding to discard those recordings and change drummers. This album featured the first recordings of vocalist Peter Bjørneg, guitarist Stefan Krey, and bassist Kaspar Luke alongside their new drummer, Per Silkjær, known for his work with Fossils, Brunsten, Double Space, and Sons Of Cain. Afterward, the band returned to Ballade Studios, collaborating with producer Lasse Ballade—who had worked with them on prior albums—to mix and master the project. The album’s artwork and design were crafted by Anders Kidmose.
Fans had the opportunity to stream UnnDerr on platforms like Bandcamp, as well as watch the videos for “Digging A Grave” and “The Scent,” both created by Mikisog H. Lynge. UnnDerr was made available on vinyl LP in various editions, including 300 black, 100 petrol transparent, and 100 red transparent, which could be purchased through the label’s webshop.
A release show for UnnDerr was scheduled for November 29th in Copenhagen, followed by another performance in Aarhus on February 22nd, both featuring labelmates Offernat as special guests.
Reflecting on their journey, ALKYMIST first captured attention in 2018 with their self-titled debut album, which garnered critical acclaim and included performances at notable events such as the SPOT Festival and Roskilde Festival. Following the high expectations for their sophomore album, Sanctuary, which was initially set for release in spring 2020, the pandemic disrupted their plans. Instead of succumbing to setbacks, ALKYMIST focused on enhancing their recording capabilities and announced their work on new material shortly after Sanctuary’s release—nearly four years ago.
With their debut album, the band concentrated on discovering their unique sound. With Sanctuary, they sought to refine that sound and the special synergy within their music. Now, with UnnDerr, ALKYMIST blended all these elements, exploring what occurs when they push their creative limits further. The third album embraced a broader musical scope, offering a more straightforward expression through its distinct melodies and grooves, all while maintaining the progressive and atmospheric traits that define their sound.
UnnDerr ventured into fresh realms, presenting a more direct articulation while still embodying the band’s psychedelic and progressive roots. The album explored the complexities of perception, pondering the contrasts between what is visible and what lies beneath the surface—what is seen versus what is concealed yet still lingers in the subconscious. ALKYMIST invited listeners to reconsider the manipulation of symbols and the meanings they carry, questioning everything we see, believe, and hear through their evocative music.
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