Norwegian Black Metal bands Koldbrann and Tilintetgjort join forces on a new split single, featuring one new and exclusive track from each band.
The single marks the first new release from Koldbrann, since their Norwegian Grammy Award winning album ‘Ingen Skånsel’ (2024), and the first new release from Tilintetgjort, since their acclaimed debut album ‘In Death I ShallArise’ (2023).
The split single will be released February 13, through Dark Essence Records, digitally and on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl, with track listing as follows:
Side B: Tilintetgjort – Eons in Oblivion
Side A: Koldbrann – Den Klandestine Kjerne
Koldbrann’s Mannevond and Tilintetgjort’s Sturt: comments on the background of this unique partnership:
“‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ was among the first songs we made for the recordings of ‘Ingen Skånsel’, along with the album’s two opening tracks. But it became clear, quite early in the process, that we wanted to save this one for a special release. Enter TILINTETGJORT. Their 2023 debut album is one of the most interesting Norwegian Black Metal albums in years, and their rare approach felt like the perfect fit for our orphaned recording, so we are delighted that they wanted to join us on this split release, presenting their first new single since their debut. All while keeping the old underground split-tradition alive.” – Mannevond / Koldbrann
“When we first heard Koldbrann’s splendid and eerie track for the split, we knew we needed something special to complement their excellence. We dove deep into the darkness surrounding us and crafted something utterly evil. Death be upon you all!
– Sturt: / Tilintetgjort
Completing the release is the unsettling monotype cover art, courtesy of Indonesian visual artist Bahrull Marta, with layout and design by Salowe Vision.
The split 7” comes on white vinyl, including insert with lyrics, in a limited edition of 300 copies.
Koldbrann’s ‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ was recorded during the recordings of ‘Ingen Skånsel’, 2021-2022. Music by Mannevond, 2018-2020. Lyrics by Kvass, 2020.
Tilintetgjort’s ‘Eons In Oblivion’ was recorded in 2025, in Evil Octopus Studio, at the same time as the upcoming second album, giving you a taste of what to come. Music by Sturt: and Hazzlegard. Lyrics by Sturt:.
Erratic and disquieting, in an unsound display of Norwegian Black Metal, ‘Den Klandestine Kjerne’ will permeate your mental faculties and pull you into the mind’s worm-ridden courtyard!
Where damnation and despair intertwine, and the gloomy end is nigh. ‘Eons In Oblivion’is the soundtrack to the obliteration of your inner self, your existence and your very being. Let death surround you and lead you astray.
More information about Koldbrann can be found on the band’s Instagram and Facebook pages
instagram.com/koldbrann_offisiell
facebook.com/koldbrannofficial
More information about Tilintetgjort can be found on the band’s Instagram and Facebook pages