After many years, our paths cross once again.

With WINTERWALD, Wolfgang Kronsteiner has found his place within the House of Inkantation. Our connection reaches far into the past: his earliest musical work with IN DORNEN was originally released through Karge Welten, the predecessor to House of Inkantation.

For some time now, he has been pursuing new paths under the name WINTERWALD. Raw and idiosyncratic Alpine black metal merges with expansive ambient passages and influences drawn from Urfolk. Between archaic weight, otherworldly nature mysticism and a rugged sonic aesthetic, WINTERWALD creates a sound that can be situated in the orbit of Rauhnacht and Sturmpercht, while retaining a distinctive identity entirely its own.

As part of this collaboration, WINTERWALD’s complete back catalogue will be made available digitally. At the same time, preparations are already under way for the project’s next chapter: the third album is scheduled for release in spring 2027.

After many years, the circle is complete—not only as a continuation of a shared history, but also as the beginning of a new chapter.

“Die kalte Pein” is available now on all digital platforms.

... and welcome the coming solstice with a broad spectrum of pure expressionism. We are looking forward with great anticipation — and warmly welcome BRAGISWAHN and DAS BLUT DER SONNE to the HOUSE OF INKANTATION family, as we prepare to bring their debut records into this world, two beautiful folk creations.

Alongside them, we are proud to release a special edition of KAELTE’s "In den Hallen", featuring the original recordings as well as newly revamped versions from this year.

From the southern side of Europe, DAEMON JENNINGS will also bring forth their debut record of their unique evil occult horror folk!

Pre-orders are taken now. Stay tuned for the first singles to come.

To centralize the shipping process — and, in truth, because it is not yet finished — the HEILSTATT debut album has been postponed and will now be part of the same release wave.

All records are set to emerge around solstice at the end of June.

And for those already looking beyond this wave, we leave you with two names: DIAF and FIRN, both with new albums coming in autumn / winter 2026.

The HEILSTATT release has been postponed until the end of June. However, it will now be released as a full album instead of an EP, and it will also be available on CD. In the meantime, check out the new video HERE!

We are currently working on four new releases for the next release wave —stay tuned. Expect some of the finest folk music from all around the world! 

With Equinox, Narehell delivers an intense four-track release that captures the essence of transition, ritual, and timeless myth. Marking the arrival of the spring equinox, the project merges dark folk, ritual ambient, and cinematic sound design into a cohesive listening experience. 

Opening with “Equinox of the Gods,” the release sets a powerful tone—an austere, mantra-like composition rooted in ancient hymnody. The track reflects on cycles of life and death with a restrained intensity that defines the record’s conceptual core, featuring Sol Iura Rua (Solventis) on vocals.

“Hårgalåten” reinterprets the well-known Scandinavian folk tale of the Harga dance, transforming it into a hypnotic and atmospheric piece. The narrative of a mysterious fiddler leading dancers into an unstoppable trance is rendered through layered instrumentation and escalating tension, bridging folklore with contemporary sonic storytelling.

On “Abyssal” expands into a deeper, more abstract sonic territory. With its evolving structures and immersive soundscapes, the track channels a sense of vastness and introspection, guiding the listener through atmospheres that are both haunting and expansive.

Closing the release, “Tryptica,” Narehell shifts into a more meditative space. The track explores themes of passage and transcendence, evoking ritual practices associated with the journey to the afterlife. Subtle textures and ceremonial motifs create a sense of suspension between worlds.

The project is composed and produced by Roques (Stille Volk), whose multi-instrumental performance—featuring nyckelharpa, guitars, mandole, lur, percussion, and experimental elements—forms the foundation of the record’s distinctive sound. Additional vocal contributions by Neïzahel introduce a layer of ethereal, ritualistic expression that enhances the album’s immersive quality.

Equinox positions Narehell at the intersection of traditional influence and modern composition, offering a refined and conceptually focused release that will resonate with audiences across dark folk, ambient, and experimental music scenes.

The label compilation for 2025 brings together artists connected through a shared interest in folklore, mysticism, and expressive forms of dark folk and extreme music. The release moves between acoustic pieces, ritual atmospheres, and various approaches to black metal, without aiming for a single sound or strict genre definition.

Artists from across Europe and North America take part, including projects from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Slovenia, Canada, and the United States. Different languages, backgrounds, and musical methods meet here naturally, reflecting the international character of the label and its surroundings.

Each contribution stands on its own. Some tracks are rooted in traditional influences, others are personal, experimental, or confrontational in nature. What connects them is not style, but intention — music created as a form of expression, curiosity, and artistic necessity rather than formula or trend.

This compilation is meant as a snapshot of the label in 2025: a gathering of individual voices, shaped by place, experience, and imagination. It does not aim to define a scene, but to document a moment and the people involved in it.

House of Inkantation continues to function as a platform for artists working outside established structures — offering space for personal vision, intensity, and honest creative work.