Review: Jordsjuk - Naglet til Livet (2025)

Band: Jordsjuk
Album: Naglet til Livet
Genre: Black Metal
County: Norway
Label: Indie Recordings
Released: September 19th, 2025

Introduction

Naglet til Livet is the debut full-length from the Black Metal Masters Jordsjuk. After their debut EP, Råtner på rot, I was more than passionately awaiting new material from these hardworking guys. Jordsjuk consists of Renton on drums and bass (formerly of Urgehal, Nattverd and Djevel and active in Trollfest), Sagstad (ex Nordjevel and active in Trollfest), and the mighty Mannevond from Koldbrann, Craft, Urgehal, and many, many more.

Naglet til Livet

Jordsjuk presents Black Metal in the best way possible on this album.

Kollabs, the first track, shows their proficiency in the first seconds, 200+ bpm flawlessly, with relentless execution. Which somewhat reminds me of a mix of Marduk, Urgehal and for the verse part, Deicide / Morbid Angel. I cannot say if that was the intention, but to be honest, I haven't heard such a strong opening in a long time.

For Grovt Skadeverk, the thrash metal influences speak louder than the black metal ones, which definitely is not bad in any way. Fast, relentless, and uncompromising. Somehow it reminds me of the movie "Unstoppable" with the uncontrolled freight train speeding through villages.

Tracklist:
Kollaps
Grovt Skadverk
Riv skorpen av såret
Skreddersøm
Parasitt
Traumemarsj
Rottebitt
Til ettertids plage
Klarhet og dybde
Rennestein
Svikter din neste
Naglet til livet

Klarhet ob dybde is one song that really stands out to me for the overall instrumentation in the song. It's really fast and even technical, but what really sets it apart for me is the interlude where you can hear the bass really well (also on Til ettertids plage), and the chaotic slide finish is really something in itself.

Conclusion

I would rather not take too much away from your listening experience by going too much into the details of each song, but let me tell you, none of them are bad. It's like a constant increase throughout the album. I'm so happy that I can see them live at Heimfall Metalkraft in Sauda. If they are coming near you, be sure to check them out.

BMZ Rating: 10 out of 10

Your thoughts on Naglet til Livet by Jordsjuk

We love to hear your opinion about this album. You can do so by becoming a member and commenting on this post.

Or share your opinion and thoughts on our social media channels, or join the discussion on our Discord—where we talk about all things black metal. Don’t forget to follow our Facebook page, Black Metal Zine, for updates on our latest articles, and take a look at our Instagram @blackmetal.zine for concert photos and more!