Ihsahn, the visionary frontman of EMPEROR, is set to unveil his highly anticipated self-titled album on February 16, 2024, through Candlelight Records. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of creative expressionism, this marks his eighth studio endeavor, promising to take listeners on a captivating journey through two distinct yet melodically interconnected versions of the same album: one metal and one fully symphonic. Both iterations merge seamlessly to craft a cinematically influenced masterpiece simply titled "Ihsahn." During the podcast, Ihsahn discusses his inspiration for the project, the status of EMPEROR and the early days of Black Metal.