MEMENTO MORI
Captured in the same forest where this journey began โ
the place where sound, image and spirit became one.
Every image you see here was taken where the album found its origin.
Nature is not just inspiration โ it is part of the music itself.
โMemento Moriโ reflects the cycle of life and death,
and our place within it.
Released May 8 via Hypnotic Dirge Records
Mixed & mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E
Cover frame & album layout by Dipayan Das Arts
All music, visuals and concept created
by Alvar
The story behind the "Memento Mori" cover art:
I already knew a year before the album was finished what direction it was heading in and how I wanted the cover art to look.
I'm a perfectionist and want everything to feel as authentic as possible, which is why only real skulls would do...
I was able to obtain them through an English curio dealer.
But I also wanted to bring some life into the image and felt that dried flowers would be the perfect addition.
I went to various flower shops, bought all kinds of flowers, and dried them at home.
Together with my girlfriend and all my camera gear, we went deep into the forest to photograph the Memento Mori ritual.
We carefully arranged everything on the forest floor, and my girlfriend helped me decorate and position everything exactly the way I envisioned it.
Iโm truly grateful for how enthusiastically she always supports my projects, even if this kind of music and aesthetic is not necessarily her personal taste.
Thatโs how the cover photos for "Memento Mori" came to life...
release of the album via @hypnoticdirgerecords
MEMENTO MORI โ OUT NOW
The cycle is complete.
What was once silence now breathes through sound and vision.
Memento Mori is out now.
Born from solitude, shaped by nature, and driven by the ever-present shadow of death โ this album reflects the fragile line between existence and oblivion.
Available now on all platforms.
Released via Hypnotic Dirge Records
Mixed & Mastered by Markus Stock โ Klangschmiede Studio E
Visuals & Music by Alvar
Artwork Frame & Layout by Dipayan Das Arts
MEMENTO MORI โ OUT NOW
Today marks the release of Memento Mori.
A reflection on life and death โ and how we, as a society, choose to ignore what is inevitable.
This song embraces the presence of death, not as an end, but as a constant companion that gives meaning to existence.
Everything you hear and feel is part of a deeper connection to nature, time, and the transient state of being.
Mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E.
The full album Memento Mori will be released on May 8 via @hypnoticdirgerecords
Thank you for your support.
โ Conjuring
#blackmetal #release #darkart #conjuring #hypnoticdirgerecords
Thank you for all the listeners, the support, and the overwhelming feedback on Aura and its music video.
I spend a lot of time in nature, always carrying my camera and filming gear with me.
This is where these images are born โ the moments you see in my posts and within the visual world of Conjuring.
Everything you hear and see is created by myself.
Every sound, every image โ shaped with intention and a deep focus on atmosphere and quality.
Your support truly means a lot to me.
Thank you for walking this path with me.
The journey continuesโฆ
Next single: April 22
Album Memento Mori: May 8
โ Conjuring
VIDEO PREMIERE: Conjuring - Aura
The first advance track and music video from the forthcoming @conjuring_official_ album "Memento Mori" is streaming on Youtube now.
โAuraโ is a manifestation of inner visions shaped by nature, silence, and the unseen forces that dwell beyond human perception. This piece captures fragments of solitude, decay, and transcendence โ a reflection of the eternal cycle between life and dissolution. Through โAuraโ, I attempt to channel the spirit of nature โ its haunting presence, its silent strength, and its relentless force โ into both sound and image.
All music, recordings, and visual material were created and captured by Alvar. Every sound and every image is rooted in a deep connection to the natural world, seeking to preserve its raw power, its stillness, and its unforgiving beauty.
Credits:
Music & Visuals by Alvar (Conjuring)
Mixed & Mastered by Markus Stock โ Klangschmiede Studio E
#conjuring #conjuringmementomori #blackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #blackmetalmusicvideo #musicvideo #swissmetal #hypnoticdirgerecords
PRE-ORDERS LIVE: Conjuring - Memento Mori
We are now taking pre-orders for the upcoming record from @conjuring_official_ entitled "Memento Mori"
[Pre-order link in bio]
Conjuring is a one-man atmospheric black metal project from the Swiss mountains. The music combines melancholic tremolo passages, immersive atmospheres, and dynamic songwriting that balances fragility and intensity. The project draws inspiration from vast landscapes, shifting seasons, fading light, and the quiet presence of ancient spirits.
The upcoming fourth album, "Memento Mori", - is Conjuringโs most mature work to date. Across six carefully crafted compositions, the album explores themes of mortality, transience, and spiritual awakening, embracing darkness and reverence as interconnected aspects of existence.
"Memento Mori" was mixed and mastered at Klangschmiede Studio E, achieving greater clarity while preserving its raw emotional depth and atmospheric quality.
Conjuring stands as a reflection of devotion โ to Black Metal, to nature, and to the eternal cycle of life and death.
"Memento Mori" will be released on CD / Digital formats on May 8.
An LP edition may follow later this year depending on demand.
#conjuring #conjuringblackmetal #conjuringband #conjuringmementomori #blackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #swissmetal #hypnoticdirgerecords
Born from silence.
Shaped by nature.
โAuraโ โ a manifestation of spirit and void.
Out April 3rd on all streaming platforms...
Released with @hypnoticdirgerecords
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#Conjuring #Aura #BlackMetal #AtmosphericBlackMetal
UPCOMING RELEASE: Conjuring - Memento Mori
Hypnotic Dirge Records will release the new album from Swiss project @conjuring_official_ on May 8.
Conjuring is a one-man Atmospheric Black Metal project founded by Alvar. Blending melancholic tremolo passages, immersive atmospheres, and dynamic songwriting - balancing fragility and intensity - the sound draws inspiration from vast landscapes, shifting seasons, fading light, and the quiet presence of ancient spirits.
The upcoming album, "Memento Mori", marks Conjuringโs most mature work to date. Across six carefully crafted compositions, the record explores mortality, transience, and spiritual awakening - embracing darkness and reverence as intertwined forces of existence.
Mixed and mastered at Klangschmiede Studio E, the album captures clarity while preserving raw emotional depth and atmosphere.
Conjuring stands as a reflection of devotion โ to Black Metal, to nature, and to the eternal cycle of life and death.
CD/Digital May 8, 2026
LP TBA later
#conjuring #conjuringband #conjuringmusic #blackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #swissblackmetal #mementomori #albumrelease #hypnoticdirgerecords