Combining the sacred sound of 'second wave' black metal and infusing it with a contemporary aesthetic, Ninkharsag tears a hole

through the now mire filled black metal scene to restore the power and majesty which made black metal a force to be reckoned with. Unafraid to imbue their songs with meaning, scope, a classical approach to riff structure and a sonic fury that bespeaks of a consuming hunger to conquer.

Inspired by magick, dark history, nature and warfare, Ninkharsag delve deep into forgotten lore to add a feeling of ancient archaism to pervade their musical themes. Musically, they have been compared to

classics such as Emperor, Mayhem, Dissection and bands of that ilk but also have their own style which sets them apart from other contemporary bands and drags the 90's black metal sound into the

21st century.

They have held their own against the likes of Bal-Sagoth, The Shining, Dark Fortress, Winterfylleth, Wodensthrone, Cauldron and Ancient Ascendant, yet are currently unsigned yet are in possession of a complete first album, recorded, mixed and mastered by Tom Dring (Dragged Into Sunlight).

"Hark back to the good ol' days of early Gorgoroth, Dissection, Marduk and the riffy but almost

classical sounding alike...this seriously puts them up there in the top few of the best black metal bands

in the UK at the moment." - Raw Nerve

"With less of a reliance of sheer speed and more on chilling melody and percussion work piercing the

noise...there are elements of groove which distract from the usual fare of solid blastbeats. A strain of

Bathory melody elevates it above mere classic BM worship - there's an air of freshness..." - Terrorizer