Ellengæst represents Crippled Black Phoenix’s duality. At times, it is dark and melancholy, but also delivers progressive heaviness while maintaining an uncompromised sense of tradition and nostalgia. The album is another profound work from this shapeshifting musical collective. Featuring vocals from members Justin Greaves and Belinda Kordic + Vincent Cavanagh (Anathema), Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal (Gaahl's WYRD), Jonathan Hultén (Tribulation), Ryan Patterson (Coliseum/Fotocrime), and more.