New Album "A Fate Engraved" Set for Release June 2025
Following the announcement of his upcoming album A Fate Engraved , synth-based black metal artist Morningstvr has unveiled the first single, “The Last of the Northern Kingdoms,” alongside an accompanying music video. This nearly five-minute track highlights the artist’s signature blend of cold, atmospheric synths, thunderous drums, and anguished vocals — all hallmarks of his distinctive sound.
Sam Tchortov, the Russian-American musician behind Morningstvr, offers insight into the single:
“The Last of the Northern Kingdoms” is the lead song on this album. It draws reference from one of Tolkien’s works, telling the story of my origins. I chose this song as the lead because of the epic changes in the track, the emotion it conveys, and how heavy it became as I finished writing it.”
The song features overarching themes of medieval lore, ancient battles, and fallen empires. It acts as a narrative bridge between Morningstvr's previous work, In Memoriam of the Blvck Wind , and the new chapter in his “Unholy Trinity” saga. The music video’s visual aesthetic perfectly complements the track’s atmosphere, showcasing desolate winter landscapes and crumbling medieval structures — enhancing the themes of lost glory and forgotten kingdoms.
Tchortov, drawing influence from bands like Darkthrone and Hulder, as well as the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, has crafted a piece that is both a powerful single and a vital component of the larger narrative that A Fate Engraved aims to tell.
Fans can watch and listen to the music video for “The Last of the Northern Kingdoms” via its premiere on Metal-Rules HERE .
A Fate Engraved – Album Release Date: June 20, 2025
Album Trailer: YouTube Link
Track Listing:
Beyond the Cold Wastes - 3:15
Black Metal Wytch - 3:45
Born to Frolic in a Scandinavian Forest - 3:07
When Mountains Behold Tombs of Nine - 4:01
War Chant - 2:01
The Last of the Northern Kingdoms - 4:47
Dethroned - 4:09
The Black Forest - 2:33
Her Eyes in Winter Fog - 3:58
Ride Forth, Knights of the Pale Moon - 4:05
Funeral Moon - 4:32
Whispers of a Nameless Fear - 3:57
Album Length: 44:15
Album Credits:
Mastered by: Morningstvr
Album Artwork by: Carly Craft, Morningstvr
Lineup: Morningstvr – Vocals, Synths, Guitars, Drums, Production
LIVE Lineup: Morningstvr
For more information, visit: Morningstvr Linktree
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