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Icelandic Viking metal giants worship the heritage of Norse mythology!
Starting off with soothing opener “Ýr“, gentle acoustic guitar and organs are the calm before the storm. Catapulted to a dwelling owned by the god Ullur, the unsettled “Ýdalir“ builds with its hypnotizing guitar rhythms and galloping drum sounds, building a solid ground for ominous and dark growls. Based on Norse mythology, the sister “Skuld” makes up a trio of Norns, responsible for deciding the fate of people. Remarkable clean tenor vocals guide through the mystic mood, breaking up the heavy horizon with a fast-paced guitar solo and underlined by eerie bass lines. Closing the album, the stunning ten-minute track “Ullur” invites the listener into a colorful journey of melodic folk metal. Accompanied by roaring fire, the lyrics conform to some of the Old Norse poetic forms and create a magnificent interaction of oboe and keyboard elements, while the catchy guitar riff rises dramatically with the more eerie-like harmonies, providing a cinematic, epic ending. With Ýdalir, SKÁLMÖLD showcases a blend of both ancient and modernized cultural heritage, and connects precious sagas with thrilling black metal elements while folk metal melodies give them an enigmatic touch.
Ýdalir Tracklist:
1. Ýr
2. Ýdalir
3. Urður
4. Ratatoskur
5. Verðandi
6. Veðurfölnir
7. Skuld
8. Níðhöggur
9. Ullur
Ýdalir will be available in the following formats:
2-LP Gatefold Splatter White/Blue
1-CD Digipak with Sleeve + Shirt Bundle
T-Shirt – Cover Artwork
Digital Album
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