Blut Aus Nord is a black metal band from Mondeville, France. The band started in 1994 as a solo project, with Vindsval playing all instruments under the name Vlad. He released two demos under this title before changing the projects name to Blut Aus Nord before the release of Ultima Thulee in 1995. The band have been instrumental in forging the sound titled as Black gaze (Extreme shoegaze). Double LP pressed on clear-colored vinyl with blue splatter.