Artist: Orkan
Title: Livlaus
Label: Dark Essence
Cat #: KAR098CD
Release Year: 2015
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Jewel Case

Livlaus is the second album from the Norwegian black/thrash metal band Orkan.

Orkan's four-man line-up was formed in 2008 by Taake's live guitarist Gjermund Fredheim and ex-Byfrost drummer Rune Nesse. Having been joined by former Grimnorth bassist Sindre Hillesdal and frontman Einar Fjelldal (ex-Gravemachine), Orkan released their debut full-length album "Crimson Canvas" in 2012. "Livlaus" was recorded live in the studio, there was no editing in the basic tracks. Vocals and effects were added later on.

The lyrics are in Norwegian, and the whole album is based on a loose concept about a lost soul who is trying to find peace in the kingdom of the dead. The inspiration came from the forests around the home of drummer Rune Nesse, and the old sulphur mines in his hometown, Stord, on the west coast of Norway. "Livlaus" is an uncompromising album with lots of variation, and within the Black Metal influenced sound you can hear elements from Thrash and various extreme metal.

The band have recruited Hoest (Taake) and V'Gandr (Helheim) to do guest vocals on two of the tracks. With "Livlaus", Orkan shows that there's still life in the Norwegian metal underground!

Recommended if you like: Taake, Helheim, Funeral Mist, Ragnarok, Destroyer 666, Aura Noir, Watain, Marduk, Inquisition, Emperor, Immortal

Track Listing:
1. Fanden På Veggen
2. Brende Bruer, Svart Metall
3. Livlaus Del 1: Evig
4. Livlaus Del 2: Dødens Dal
5. Livlaus Del 3: Tusen Sjeler
6. Uforgjengeleg
7. Skodde