Demo 98/99 is a demo from the Norwegian symphonic unblack metal band Vaakevandring, released in 1999 through Nordic Mission, a label co-founded by Vaakevandring member Pål Dæhlen.[1] Demo 98/99 was produced by Stian Aarstad, a former keyboardist from the symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir.[2][3] Aaarstad also contributed vocals to the track "Fader Vaar".[1] The band titled the recording as it did to ensure that listeners would not expect a studio quality album.[4] The style of the album was described as symphonic and melodic black metal influenced by Norwegian folk music.[2][5] The output was considered comparable to that of Sanctifica, Crimson Moonlight, and Dimmu Borgir.[1][6] Though only a demo recording, the release was very well received and propelled the band into popularity.[7] HM writer Matt Morrow rated the album 9.5 out of 10,[4] and writer Johannes Jonsson gave the album 3 out of 5.[5] The songs from the demo were later re-mastered and re-released with an additional song — "To Find Eternal Peace" — in 2004 as an extended play entitled Vaakevandring, through the label Momentum Scandinavia.[8]
Track listing
| Title |
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| 1. | "Fader Vaar" | 6:40 |
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| 2. | "Some Day" | 4:13 |
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| 3. | "Og Sorgen Stilnet I Smertens Vann" | 6:08 |
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| Total length: | 17:01 |
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Personnel
- Ronny Hansen - vocals
- Morten Sigmund Magerøy - keyboards, guitar, vocals
- Alexander Nygård - guitar
- Pål Dæhlen - drums
- Trond Bjørnstad - bass, vocals on "Some Day"
- Solveig Maria Magerøy - soprano vocals
- Stian Aarstad - production, vocals on "Fader Vaar"
References
- ^ a b c Hottenbacher, Dirk (2001). "Vaakevandring". Crossover AGM. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ a b Sharpe-Young, Garry (2001), Rockdetector: A-Z of Black Metal (First printing ed.), London Great Britain: Cherry Red Books, p. 367, ISBN 1901447308
- ^ Hottenbacher, Dirk (2004). "Vaakevandring: Vaakevandring". CrossOver. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ a b Morrow, Matt (n.d.). "Vaakevandring - Demo 98/99". The Whipping Post. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ a b Jonsson, Johannes (n.d.). "Christian Metal reviews, V - Vaakevandring". Metal for Jesus!. Retrieved 2020-04-13.; Jonsson, Johannes (n.d.). "Christian Metal History". Metal for Jesus!. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ Morrow, Matt (April 30, 2005). "Vaakevandring - S/T". Heaven's Metal Magazine (113). Doug Van Pelt: 65 – via Issuu.
- ^ Pro, Maria (January 25, 2018). "Christian Black Metal: 16 Bands You Need to Check Out". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
- ^ "Morrow Metal". Heaven's Metal Magazine (111). Doug Van Pelt: 15. December 31, 2004 – via Issuu.