Dornenreich

The Profile

Dornenreich is an Austrian music group formed in 1996, known for evolving from avant-garde/atmospheric black metal into acoustic and neofolk textures across albums like Her von welken Nächten and Hexenwind.

DeBaser hosts one review (5/5) of Hexenwind, praising its dreamlike, whispered atmosphere and acoustic interludes. Publicly, Dornenreich are an Austrian group active since 1996, blending black metal and neofolk across albums including Her von welken Nächten, Durch den Traum, In Luft geritzt, Flammentriebe, Du Wilde Liebe Sei, and Freiheit.

One review (5/5) explores Hexenwind’s immersive arc from whispers and repetitive motifs to dreamlike release. It highlights track transitions, whispered vocals, and an acoustic interlude that deepens the spell. The tone is evocative and celebratory of the album’s atmosphere.