Kong Vinter Explained

Kong Vinter
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Taake
Cover:	Kong Vinter album cover by Taake.png
Released:	24 November 2017
Studio:	Conclave & Earshot Studios
Genre:	Black metal
Length:	50:57
Label:	Dark Essence Records
Producer:	Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen
Prev Title:	Stridens hus
Prev Year:	2014
Next Title:	Et Hav av Avstand
Next Year:	2023

Kong Vinter is the seventh full-length album by Norwegian black metal band Taake. It was released on 24 November 2017.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Recording and reception

Kong Vinter is Taake's first album in three years, since Stridens hus. It was produced by long-time collaborator Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen and recorded at Conclave Studio in Bergen. The album was received well by Norwegian and international critics.^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]} Metal Hammer notably praised Hoest and Taake's longevity:

Personnel

Taake

• Hoest – vocals, guitars, bass, drums

Additional personnel

• Bjoernar Erevik Nilsen – producer, recording engineer, mixer
• Herbrand Larsen – mastering
• H'Grimnir – artwork
• Brodd – photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: BraveWords . TAAKE To Release Kong Vinter Album In November . 2023-11-12 . bravewords.com . en.
2. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2017-11-10 . TAAKE Ushers In The Cold With Their New Song "Inntrenger" . 2023-11-12 . Metal Injection . en-US.
3. Web site: MetalSucks . 2017-11-24 . Shit That Comes Out Today: November 24, 2017 . 2023-11-12 . MetalSucks . en.
4. Web site: Skog . Helge . 2017-12-01 . Naar villdyret vaakner . 2023-11-12 . itromso.no . no.
5. Web site: Lønningen . Petter . 2017-11-25 . Bergens grimmeste enmannsband . 2023-11-12 . Bergens Tidende . nb.
6. Web site: Badin . Olivier . 2017-12-08 . Taake - Kong Vinter album review . 2023-11-12 . louder . en.
7. Web site: Skogmo . Vetle Raatten . 2017-11-19 . Kong Vinter regjerer . 2023-11-12 . disharmoni . nb-NO.
8. Web site: Burke . Lisa . 2017-11-24 . Taake – Kong Vinter (Album Review) . 2023-11-12 . Cryptic Rock . en-US.