Description
Old Mornings Dawn is the seventh full-length album from Austrian legends Summoning, released after a long seven-year silence since Oath Bound (2006). Once again deeply rooted in the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, the album conjures vast, otherworldly soundscapes where black metal intensity intertwines with orchestral grandeur and immersive ambient textures.
Built upon majestic synth layers, sweeping melodies, and martial rhythms, the record feels like an epic soundtrack to lost ages and mythic battles. The guitars are often understated, providing a raw undercurrent beneath keyboards, choirs, flutes, and horns, while vocals alternate between harsh croaks, deep growls, and spoken passages — adding both menace and mystique.
From the haunting opener “Evernight” to the monumental closing track “Earthshine”, Old Mornings Dawn is a journey through shadowed forests, forgotten ruins, and the timeless struggles of Middle-earth. The album strikes a balance between darkness and majesty, continuing Summoning’s legacy as masters of atmospheric black metal.