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MORNINGSTVR Unveils Black Metal "The Last of the Northern Kingdoms" Music Video

New Album "A Fate Engraved" Set for Release June 2025

Following the announcement of his upcoming album A Fate Engraved, synth-based black metal artist Morningstvr has unveiled the first single, “The Last of the Northern Kingdoms,” alongside an accompanying music video. This nearly five-minute track highlights the artist’s signature blend of cold, atmospheric synths, thunderous drums, and anguished vocals — all hallmarks of his distinctive sound.

Sam Tchortov, the Russian-American musician behind Morningstvr, offers insight into the single:
“The Last of the Northern Kingdoms” is the lead song on this album. It draws reference from one of Tolkien’s works, telling the story of my origins. I chose this song as the lead because of the epic changes in the track, the emotion it conveys, and how heavy it became as I finished writing it.”

The song features overarching themes of medieval lore, ancient battles, and fallen empires. It acts as a narrative bridge between Morningstvr's previous work, In Memoriam of the Blvck Wind, and the new chapter in his “Unholy Trinity” saga. The music video’s visual aesthetic perfectly complements the track’s atmosphere, showcasing desolate winter landscapes and crumbling medieval structures — enhancing the themes of lost glory and forgotten kingdoms.

Tchortov, drawing influence from bands like Darkthrone and Hulder, as well as the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, has crafted a piece that is both a powerful single and a vital component of the larger narrative that A Fate Engraved aims to tell.

Fans can watch and listen to the music video for “The Last of the Northern Kingdoms” via its premiere on Metal-Rules HERE.

A Fate Engraved – Album Release Date: June 20, 2025

Album Trailer: YouTube Link

Track Listing:

1. Beyond the Cold Wastes - 3:15
2. Black Metal Wytch - 3:45
3. Born to Frolic in a Scandinavian Forest - 3:07
4. When Mountains Behold Tombs of Nine - 4:01
5. War Chant - 2:01
6. The Last of the Northern Kingdoms - 4:47
7. Dethroned - 4:09
8. The Black Forest - 2:33
9. Her Eyes in Winter Fog - 3:58
10. Ride Forth, Knights of the Pale Moon - 4:05
11. Funeral Moon - 4:32
12. Whispers of a Nameless Fear - 3:57

Album Length: 44:15

Album Credits:
Mastered by: Morningstvr
Album Artwork by: Carly Craft, Morningstvr
Lineup: Morningstvr – Vocals, Synths, Guitars, Drums, Production
LIVE Lineup: Morningstvr

For more information, visit: Morningstvr Linktree