Aske (Norwegian: "ashes") is an extended play released under the name Burzum. The record carries the sparse, early sound associated with the project and takes its title from the Norwegian word for ashes.

Artist and genre

The EP was issued by Burzum, the solo musical project led by Varg Vikernes. Burzum is part of the Norwegian black metal scene of the early 1990s.

Recording and release

Recording took place in August 1992 at Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway. The EP was released in March 1993 through Deathlike Silence Productions.

Key facts

  • Title: Aske
  • Artist: Burzum
  • Format: EP
  • Recorded: August 1992
  • Location: Grieg Hall, Bergen
  • Released: March 1993
  • Label: Deathlike Silence Productions