Finsterforst "Mach dich Frei"

Finsterforst is a German folk metal band from Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, whose lyrical themes deal with nature, German myths, and fantasy worlds. Formed in 2004, the group has released three full-length studio albums, one extended play and one compilation album.

Finsterforst means "dark forest" and it is a reference to "Schwarzwald" ("black forest"), a wooded mountain range in the band's home state.

Besides the usual line-up of instruments used in metal (electric guitars, bass, drums), the band's sound relies heavily on accordion melodies, with the occasional use of instruments, such as the tin whistle and the oboe. The band's genre is often dubbed pagan metal because of its use of harsh vocals.

In early 2015 Finsterforst released their new studio album Mach Dich Frei. Releasing on January 23 in Germany/Austria/Switzerland, January 30 in the rest of Europe and on February 10 in North America.

Track listing:

1. "Abfahrt" Departure 0:58
2. "Schicksals End'" Fate's End 14:48
3. "Zeit für Hass" Time for Hatred 9:43
4. "Im Auge des Sturms" In the Eye of the Storm 1:38
5. "Mach dich frei!" Set Yourself Free 7:49
6. "Mann gegen Mensch" Man vs. Mankind 9:32
7. "Reize zum..." Journey to the... 5:32
8. "Finsterforst" Dark Forest 23:53

Total length: 73:53

Release dates:

• January 23rd, 2015 - Germany / Austria / Switzerland

• January 30th, 2015 - Rest of Europe

• February 2nd, 2015 - United Kingdom / Norway / France / Denmark / Italy

• February 4th, 2015 - Sweden / Spain

• February 10th, 2015 - North America

Recording information:

Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at Iguana Studios in March-Buchheim, Germany.