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A vast exploration of sonic textures present themselves on HELGA‘s premier album Wrapped in Mist, as chugging riffs, spectral strings and imposing drums converge into one.

The third single, “Alive Again” presents the pains of struggling with mental health in a haunting and introspective piece. Subtle guitar riffs and austere percussive patterns eloquently make way for Helga Gabriel’s chilling vocals to shine through.

“I’ve had my fair share of battles with mental health over the years,” says vocalist Helga Gabriel. “It’s in those moments that I need music the most.”

For Helga, ‘Alive Again’ is a product of such a dark moment in her life, and it gives her the space to express the emotions felt through such a difficult period.

A beautifully animated music video created by Yevheniia Vynokurova (@magistrmagii) accompanies the track, illustrating the poignant message in its lyricism.

‘Wrapped in Mist’ comes out 24 November.

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/wrappedinmistpresave
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/HelgaWrappedInMist

Tracklist
1. Skogen mumlar (4:23) [WATCH]
2. Burden (4:57) [WATCH]
3. Water (3:55)
4. If Death Comes Now (3:58)
5. Farväl (4:34)
6. Alive Again (3:35) [WATCH]
7. Vast and Wild (4:04)
8. Som en trumma (4:26)
9. Mountain Song (5:34)
10. Wrapped in Mist (6:41)

Total runtime: 44:07

Lineup
Helga Gabriel – Vocals
Cai Sumption – Guitar
Cameron Gledhill – Guitar
Ryan Fairclough – Bass
Sami Javed – Drums

Recording
Guitars and vocals recorded by Tom Peters at Trapdoor Studios
Drums recorded by Bob Cooper at Chairworks Studios

Production
Produced and mixed by Luiz Felipe Netto
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Additional musicians
Damian Bolotin – Violin on “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” and “Wrapped in Mist”.
Antonio Guerra – Grand piano on “Mountain Song” and “Vast and Wild”.
Mafram do Maracanã – Percussion on “Skogen mumlar” and “Wrapped in Mist”
Bruno Migliari – Double bass on “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar” and “Wrapped in Mist”
Luiz Felipe Netto – Acoustic guitar on “If Death Comes Now” & “Wrapped in Mist”, as well as additional electric guitars, keyboards and string arrangements.
Ayran Nicodemo – Violin on “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” and “Wrapped in Mist”
Bruno Serroni – Cello on “Farväl” and “Vast and Wild”
Joe Zeitlin – Cello on “Farväl”, “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” & “Wrapped in Mist”

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