2007 reissue of the Norwegian Metal band"s sophomore album, originally released in "99. Agnen is hyper-speed Dark and epic Black Metal at its best, with subtle elements of Thrash being evident throughout. The band"s themes are based upon The Earthsea Quartet, the fantasy work by American writer U. Le Guin; an ancient world of magic and conflict between darkness and light. Keep of Kalessin was originally formed by Obsidian C. and Ghash in Trondheim, Norway in 1994. Agnen was recorded at Brygga Studios, Trondheim. Peaceville.