Russia’s leading and finest pagan metal band ARKONA, who are set to release their brand new album ‘Khram‘ on January 19^th 2018 with Napalm Records, have just unveiled a first teaser and exclusive album preview. Get your ears on this first sneak peak, featuring all tracks from ARKONA‘s upcoming album right HERE!

Khram is the Russian word for temple, and this album like that – shrouded in mysticism slumbering behind nocturnal treetops, yet open to everyone. The sincerity and depth that binds all five band members resonates in the sumptuously dark cover artwork and frontlady Masha`s lyrics, which are written in her own blood (which is also part of the artwork)! ARKONA may have used sound samples in their early days, but nowadays cellos, brass parts, wind instruments and throat singing are recorded live, meticulously, and flow naturally into the band’s otherwise harsh metal tunes.

Here, king-sized songs effortlessly shift from blackened pagan metal masterpieces to epic tracks, with crystal-clear melodies and piano infusions. So better mark your calendars for January 19^th 2018, as ARKONA‘s Khram is an exuberant and demanding affair that defies genre boundaries with untamable spirit.Coming as CD Digi Pack, Digital Download and LP Gatefold editions, Khram is now available to pre-order here.

The track list reads as follows:
1. Mantra (Intro)

In support of their upcoming album, ARKONA will be heavily touring in early 2018, including an extensive European tour with KORPIKLAANI, HEIDEVOLK, TROLLFEST & many more.