Portland area pagan, black metal lifers Oakhelm have confirmed plans to release the band's second full-length with Forest Moon Special Products, the same label that released 2007's praised 'Betwixt And Between.' The next effort, dubbed 'Echtra', is confirmed as a five track album with a running time of over 35 minutes, continuing in the same vein as 'Betwixt' but more varied and concise.
As part of the Northwestern stake in Paganfest: Part II last year, and compared to anyone from Agalloch to Wolves In The Throne Room, Ulver, and Woods of Ypres, Oakhlem is proud to once again partner up with Forest Moon for 'ECHTRA', which was recorded over a period of several months in 2009 and ultimately mastered by Justin Weiss at Trackworx.
Featuring members of highly-regarded metal bands Assück, Wormwood, L'Acephale, and Fall Of The Bastards among others, Oakhelm received praise high praise for the band's previous effort, which also saw a limited vinyl edition go into print after its original, well-received release. 'Echtra' will see an early summer release and more details will be available shortly.
