Dornenreich have released a haunting lyric video with English subtitles for the track ‘Dein knöchern’ Kosen’ (“Thy Skeletal Caress”) as the third advance single taken from their forthcoming album “Du wilde Liebe sei” (“You Wild Love Be”) which is scheduled for release on June 11, 2021. Please view cover art, tracklist, and further details of the Tyrolean black arcane rock trio’s ninth studio full-length below.
The lyric video ‘Dein knöchern’ Kosen’ is now available for immediate publication via the following link: https://youtu.be/DvAZGGhYTNU
Dornenreich comment: “With ‘Dein knöchern’ Kosen’ that translates as ‘Thy Skeletal Caress’ as the third single, we are able to illustrate how multi-faceted and full of surprises our new album is”, tells mastermind Eviga. “In this case, these aspects manifest in the shape of a pulsating, eerie tale about physicality and interhuman attraction. It was deliberately chosen for a confrontational and intimate lyric video. Take a deep dive with us into a play of ecstatic, sensual vividness!”
Tracklist 1. So ruf’ sie wach das Sehnen 2. In Strömen aus Verwandlung ein flackerloses Licht 3. Dein knöchern’ Kosen 4. Liebes dunkle Nacht 5. Der Freiheit Verlangen nach goldenen Ketten 6. Sie machen Mangel zum Geschenk 7. Das Geheimnis des Quellkosters 8. Das Sehnen von Mond und Sonne 9. Dem Kühnen in der Stille 10. Freiheit erlösen
Dornenreich offer a veritable cornucopia of wonderful surprises on their ninth full-length “Du wilde Liebe sei” (“You Wild Love Be”). The Tyrolean trio has used the more than seven years that have passed since the release of their latest masterpiece “Freiheit” (2014) well to create a new dimension of sound.
Although “Du wilde Liebe sei” remains faithful within the Austrians’ musical canon of combining heightened emotional dynamics with expressive momentum, Dornenreich evolved their trademark sound further into a new dimension: a pulsating earth-rooted web built from percussion, bass, and electric guitars enables their unique vocals, acoustic guitars, and violins to grow wings and freely soar skywards.
The deep longing and radiant beauty that Dornenreich musically conjure with their new songs, easily ties in with the powerful lyrical concept that is permeating all of “Du wilde Liebe sei”. As the translation of the album title “You Wild Love Be” implies, this record revolves around the mystery of “love” and many of the powerful effects, painful misunderstandings, and complex entanglements that are forever associated with this human idea.
“What we humans call ‘love’ and refer to in countless situations and in all of our most important decisions, I perceive as the most influential and underestimated of all those forces that constitute and shape all of our lives”, explains Dornenreich mastermind Eviga. “The concept of ‘love’ is often taken as the base, the justification, and the aim of our individual existence as well as our societies – and thus marks this world. To me it is vitally essential to explore all of its aspects, especially in these times of growing alienation.”
2021 is a pivotal year for Dornenreich. The turn of the wheel of seasons has reached the 25th anniversary, which the Austrians will jointly celebrate with their label Prophecy Productions. 2021 will furthermore mark the 20th anniversary of the Tyrolean trio’s acclaimed milestone release “Her von welken Nächten” (2001), which formed the foundation for Dornenreich‘s continued reputation as one of the most individualistic, unpredictable, and uncompromising entities with the German language dark folk and metal scene.
Formed in the Tyrolean city of Innsbruck by frontman Eviga and former band member Valnes, Dornenreich at first emerged into this world with the 1997 demo “Mein Flügelschlag”, which was followed by the Austrians’ debut album “Nicht um zu sterben” (1997). Originally audibly inspired by melodic black metal, Dornenreich developed a far wider musical horizon on the following seven albums with the progressing inclusion of acoustic instruments and elements derived from folklore and classical music as major contributing factors. Now, “Du wilde Liebe sei” marks the next major step in the band’s never predictable evolution of their unique style, which they have dubbed “black arcane rock”.
“Du wilde Liebe sei” was recorded over the years in the studios of the band members, and finally mixed and mastered by Dornenreich‘s long-time associate Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E, Germany. With “Du wilde Liebe sei”, Dornenreich enter a new sonic dimension that shines brighter than ever before and witnesses the Austrians climbing onto their highest artistic peak yet – time to get packed and to join their wondrous journey on the trail of love.
Dornenreich line-up: Eviga – vocals, guitars, percussion / Inve – violin / Gilvan – drums
Cover photography by Markus Stock / Band & nature photography by Peter Griesser / Layout by Bernd Grünwald
Pre-sale link: http://lnk.spkr.media/dornenreich-du-wilde-liebe-sei
Available formats: “Du wilde Liebe sei” is available as a 72-page hardcover 2-CD artbook, gatefold LP on 180g black vinyl, gatefold LP on 180g dark red vinyl (sold out), and on Digipak CD. The artbook edition contains additional liner notes and photography as well as a bonus CD featuring a bonus track that deepens the concluding chapter of the concept and points towards the future of Dornenreich. The bonus CD also includes an extensive audio commentary by Eviga with a self-narrated making of the album and a reading of the lyrics framed by music.
