| Av Oss, For Oss | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Studio | Studio Borealis, Haugesund, Norway [1] | |||
| Genre | Viking metal | |||
| Length | 44:09 47:43 (Limited edition) | |||
| Language | Norwegian | |||
| Label | Indie Recordings | |||
| Producer | Frode Glesnes | |||
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Av Oss, For Oss (By Us, for Us in Norwegian) is the sixth full-length album by the Norwegian Viking metal band Einherjer, released on October 27, 2014 through Indie Recordings. [2]
| No. | Title | Translation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fremad" | Forward | 3:01 |
| 2. | "Hammer i kors" | Hammer in Cross | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Nidstong" | Nithing pole | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Hedensk oppstandelse" | Pagan Resurrection | 4:32 |
| 5. | "Nord og Ner" | Northwards and Netherwards | 5:42 |
| 6. | "Nornene" | Norns | 7:38 |
| 7. | "Trelldom" | Bondage | 4:15 |
| 8. | "Av oss, for oss" | By Us, for Us | 10:47 |
| 9. | "Blodsbånd" (limited edition bonus track) | Blood Ties | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 47:43 | ||
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