The project's most critically acclaimed release is The Work Which Transforms God, a concept album which - in spite of being mostly instrumental with none of the lyrics made public - is meant to challenge the listener's prejudices and preconceptions about reality, life and various metaphysical subjects. The Work Which Transforms God has been almost unanimously praised in reviews and was named by Terrorizer Magazine as its number one album of 2003.
Blut aus Nord have dissociated themselves from nationalism, proclaiming a kinship with "environmentalist black metal" bands such as Wolves in the Throne Room.
Major releases from Blut aus Nord include
- Ultima Thulée 1995 (melodic black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta I: Fathers of The Icy Age 1996 (melodic black metal)
- The Mystical Beast Of Rebellion 2001 (black metal)
- The Work Which Transforms God 2003 (Industrial/ambient/black metal)
- Thematic Emanation of Archetypal Multiplicity (EP) (industrial metal, ambient, electronic)
- Metamorphosis of Realistic Theories 2006 (industrial, black metal, avant-garde)
- Odinist - The Destruction of Reason by Illumination 2007 (black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars 2009 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber I (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Sect(s) 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- 777 - The Desanctification 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber II 2012 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Cosmosophy 2012 (avant-garde, industrial metal)
- What Once Was... Liber III 2013 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- Debemur Morti 2014 (EP) (industrial, black metal)
- Triunity 2014 (split with P.H.O.B.O.S.) (industrial, black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry - 2014 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- Codex obscura nomina - 2016 (split with Ævangelist) (industrial, black metal)
- Deus salutis meæ - 2017 (industrial, black metal)
- Hallucinogen (avant-garde, melodic black metal, progressive metal)
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Blut aus Nord Lyrics
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As the lyrics for Blut aus Nord's song "The Howling of God" are unavailable, I can only provide an interpretation based on the title and overall sound of the song. The title suggests a religious or spiritual theme, with the concept of God howling possibly indicating anguish or pain. The heavy, distorted sound of the music could represent the brutality of the emotions being expressed.
The absence of lyrics allows the listener to interpret the song in their own way, using their own experiences and emotions. It invites the listener to become an active participant in the music, rather than simply a passive observer. The distorted, intense sound of the song creates a visceral, emotional response that taps into primal feelings and instincts.
In terms of interesting facts about the song, Blut aus Nord is a French black metal band that has been active since 1994. They are known for their experimental approach, incorporating elements of industrial, ambient, and avant-garde music into their sound. They have released over a dozen albums, and "The Howling of God" appears on their 2017 album "Deus Salutis Meae."
Contributed by Stella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.