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# Review: Nordlys - Lichterglanz Finsternis (2026)
- URL: https://blackmetalzine.com/review-nordlys-lichterglanz-finsternis-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-01T15:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T17:15:50.000Z
- Description: Nordlys’ Lichterglanz Finsternis (7.5/10). This German Black Metal release is a defiant return to form, transporting the listener back to the genre's golden era. Read more!
- Author: Kili Schauer
- Tags: Germany, 2026, Black Metal, Reviews, #rating-7.5

**Band:** Nordlys  
**Album:** Lichterglanz Finsternis  
**Genre:** Black Metal  
**Country:** Germany  
**Label:** Solistitium Records  
**Released:** 27th of February 2026

![Nordlys](https://blackmetalzine.com/content/images/2026/02/72655_logo-1.jpg) 

## Introduction

**NORDLYS** is a German black metal band from the first wave of black metal in Germany. The band was founded in 1994\. After striking a record deal with renowned German label Solistitium Records, the album 'Lichterglanz Finsternis' will be released on LP (vinyl), Digi-CD, and digitally on the 27th of February 2026\. Two pre-singles are done, backed up by videos (Solistitium Records).

## Lichterglanz Finsternis

Tracklist:

1. Heimgang
2. Wolf
3. Wilde Natur
4. Night!
5. Monument der Tränen
6. Totenweihe
7. Disobey the One
8. Northern Lights

## The album

Lichterglanz Finsternis starts with Heimgang, immediately transporting the listener back to the golden era of German Black Metal. The atmosphere is thick with a melancholic gloom, driven by the kind of mournful riffing and subtle synth layering that defined early Nargaroth. It’s a moody, well-crafted introduction that sets a high bar for the rest of the record. ​The momentum shifts with the second track, a standout piece that masterfully bridges the gap between blistering tremolo-picked assaults and haunting, slow-tempo interludes. What truly elevates the experience, however, is the vocal delivery. Eschewing the typical high-pitched shrieks for a deeper, more resonant growl, the performance feels grounded and powerful, a refreshing change of pace for those of us who prefer grit over histrionics. ​While the album’s DNA is clearly intertwined with the legacy of Nargaroth, to the point where certain riffs feel like a direct nod to “Seven Tears are Flowing to the River” it never feels like a cheap imitation. Instead, it serves as a high-caliber tribute to a specific lineage of Teutonic darkness. ​In an era where the genre is increasingly diluted by “post-Black” experimentation and shoegaze sensibilities, Lichterglanz Finsternisis a defiant return to form. There are no gimmicks here; just straight-up, emotionally charged black metal that respects the old guard's song structures. A top-tier recommendation for the purists. 

## Conclusion

If you enjoy early- to mid-nineties German sound, this album will definitely pick you up. Great songwriting and great riffs. However, if you like a more modern approach or sound, it's not going to be for you, I think. As a last remark, I really love the artwork. 

BMZ Rating: 7.5/10 

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