Debut album in the making
From winter frost to summer light, our journey through 2025 shaped not only our sound but our bond as a band – captured across two unforgettable weekends at Bridge Burner Recording.
September 27, 2025
When Mörkekraft drove into Stavanger on a freezing January morning in 2025, the car was packed to the roof with gear. Amps, pedals, cymbals – far more than they would ever need. It was the band’s first session with engineer Ørjan Kristoffersen Lund at Bridge Burner Recording, and expectations were high. None of the members had met Ørjan before, only exchanged a few emails.
Once inside the studio, the chemistry was instant.
“Ørjan turned out to be the nicest, most easy-going guy you could imagine. His humor matched ours perfectly – within minutes it felt like we’d known him for years.”
Roger Henriksen
The January weekend became three days of focused but joyful work. It was snowing outside, cold and silent, but inside the studio the atmosphere was warm and full of energy.
Friday afternoon and evening were dedicated to drums, and Böne finished the takes faster than expected – setting the pace for the rest of the session. That first weekend produced three songs: “Ghosts,” “Evil Eyes,” and “Kaleidoscope.”
Roger laid down the bass early, building the foundation for Tommy’s guitars and vocals. The workflow was efficient, but the last day proved intense – especially on vocals.
“By the end, my voice was completely gone. We learned a lot from that first experience.”
Tommy Jansen Loennechen
From winter to summer
Four months later, the band packed the car again – this time for a warm May weekend in Stavanger. The contrast couldn’t have been greater. The city was buzzing with life, the air was warm, and the drive felt lighter in every way.
Experience had taught them what to bring.
“We only took guitars and cymbals this time,” Roger explains. “Tommy insisted on bringing his Marshall combo, though – that amp had become part of our sound after the first session.”
The second session ran from May 23–25, and Friday once again started with drums. This time, Böne outdid himself – recording six songs in a single evening, including “Writhe” (a Kyuss cover) without having played it before.
Ørjan’s role remained steady. He wasn’t a producer in the traditional sense, shaping arrangements or instrumentation, but his technical skill and advice on dynamics made a huge difference.
“He never interfered creatively, but he made everything sound huge,” the band says. “His calm focus and sense of humor made the sessions something we all looked forward to.”
In May, the band also changed their workflow. Instead of saving all vocals for the end, Tommy began recording earlier, while his voice was still fresh. It gave the songs more energy and presence.
The five tracks recorded that weekend completed the first chapter of their studio work, bringing the total to eight original songs recorded in 2025.
Capturing the moment
Footage from that first, snowy weekend became the heart of the “Ghosts” music video, released earlier this year. The video is made entirely from short clips filmed on the band’s phones – glimpses of takes, laughter, and the unfiltered atmosphere of being in the studio.
“Nothing was planned,” they explain. “We just wanted to capture how it really felt to be there.”
Looking back now, that video serves as a small time capsule – a reminder of how it all began and how naturally the songs came to life.
The album ahead
All eight tracks are now fully mixed and mastered. Ørjan completed the mixes during the summer, and Steven Grant Bishop handled the mastering – both for digital release and vinyl.
The album artwork is finished, and the band is quietly preparing for release behind the scenes. Details will come later, but the record is scheduled for 2026. It will include the three released singles – “Ghosts,” “Evil Eyes,” and “Kaleidoscope” – alongside five new songs from the May sessions that, until now, only live audiences have heard.
“Those two weekends were more than just studio time for us, they marked the moment when our sound and identity really came together. All thanks to the magic of Ørjan.”
Roger Henriksen
From winter frost to summer light, 2025 shaped not only Mörkekraft’s music but who they are as a band. And when the album arrives, those eight songs will tell that story – loud, honest, and unmistakably theirs.
