With „Singularitäten“ FERNDAL continue the path they began in 2016, interweaving (Black-) Metal with elements of classical music. Anybody expecting keyboard sounds and kitschy samples is utterly wrong: this is definitely not artificially inflated symphonic pop music ! Instead classic compositional structures are contrasted with those of Black Metal, transitioning and crossing over into each other: Black Metal songs in a classic outfit (piano quintet in e minor „Mother North“, a classic rendition of the Satyricon composition), classical composition with Black Metal sound („Serenade“) – and everything in between.
Thematically the album evolves around philosophical, psychologic and emotional aspects of freedom and and existence – sometimes with cold precision, at other times with expressive power. Music and lyrics again were created by Lestaya and Sorathiel. Not only is the band´s new album significantly longer than its predecessor „Ferndal“ but it is also more diverse and darker: sophisticated and rousing melodic Black Metal!
Press Quotes
“With ‘Singularitäten‘, FERNDAL create a most preciously shimmering black metal album that manages to give space to classical instruments like French horn, cello, grand piano and an organ, raising an incredible dynamic. […] The first highlight of 2019 is set! (13/15 points)“, Legacy
“Nordic sounds from Muenster will provide all fans of WINDIR with new stuff and make them happy. ‘Singularitäten’ is thrilling in a black, in-depth an elaborate way. (8/10 points)”, Metal.de
“With ‘Singularitäten’, FERNDAL create an opus that manages to outshine the debut album ‘Ferndal’. […] An outstandingly intense album with passion in every small detail – black metal at it’s finest.”, Powermetal.de
“In the final track ‘Distanz’, FERNDAL combine harsh black metal, heroic chants and perfectly balanced symphony, ending an elaborate and musically complex opus with depth and ambition.”, Nocturnal Hal
“One can say that this is a masterpiece of German songwriting. It is truly on par with the most important creations of German black metal.”, Waldhalla
“People who like joyful music better stay away – FERNDAL pull you down into a cold, depressing void.”, Totentanz
