Rock singer-songwriter Andre Comeau has officially released his latest single, “Love Like Poison,” to all major streaming platforms. This powerful track is taken from his new album, Portrait, which dropped on August 2, 2024.
“Love Like Poison” showcases Comeau’s signature blend of gritty vocals, emotive lyrics, and dynamic rock instrumentation. The single is already gaining traction on Sirius XM, with fans and critics alike praising it.
From Rocker to Singer Songwriter, to reluctant reality TV star, Andre Comeau has done it all. Born in 70’s-era Detroit, Andre grew up steeped in all genres of music. Possessed with an instinctual sense of melody and dynamics, Andre has music in his blood.
His first band, Reigndance, which also featured Dean Fertita (Queens of the Stone Age, The Dead Weather) helped ignite, but quickly outgrew the burgeoning Detroit music scene of the early 90’s. Shortly after relocating to New York, Andre was chosen to be a cast member of the inaugural season of MTV’s seminal reality show, The Real World. The show was an instant success, and Andre, the show’s “Rocker”, and Reigndance were afforded massive exposure. After three records and extensive touring, the band found themselves at a creative crossroads. They disbanded in 1997.
Says Comeau, “I’m very proud of everything we did in Reigndance. But The Real World, and what it ultimately became, was something I disconnected with. As our world has evolved into a reality based, unscripted place for instant-gratification it’s now easier to stand back and see it’s impact. There were times it felt like a counteractive force, but in hindsight, it was incredible to be a part of something that transformed our culture and my life, both good and bad.”
Comeau relocated to Los Angeles in search of fresh stimuli and new musical landscapes. The 2000s found Andre returning to the folk music of his youth with River Rouge. The band released a handful of well received albums and became a highlight of the Los Angeles club scene, but disbanded in 2016.
In 2019, Comeau triumphantly returned to his hard rock roots with two EPs Wrong Within (2020), & Clean Break (2021), both are straight-no-chaser collections of ballsy Rock songs.
Now in 2024 with a new and more introspective LP, Portrait (2024) Andre Comeau fronts a power trio with veteran musicians Darren Elpant on drums and Gary Wicks on bass, where he manages to successfully marry his folk, rock, and blues influences and infuses them to create something familiar, yet new and unique. Toeing the line between classic and cutting edge, Comeau proves that guitar-rock can still be vital, original, and relevant. Hard, sexy and thought-provoking—Andre Comeau’s music seizes the listener above and below the belt.
In follow-up to 2019’s acclaimed “Age of Capricorn”, ARKONA are proud to present their eighth album, “Stella Pandora”. The record showcases the Polish Black Metal pioneers at their most focused, intense, and melodically vigorous.
Powered by a watertight rhythm-section, the band create sweeping and elegiac arrangements of neo-classical, folk-infused vehemence. Windswept and elemental leads, textural orchestrations and pitch-perfect storytelling from cruel, anguished vocals propel emotive Black Metal of the highest quality.
Tracklist:
Pandora
Altaria
Necropolis
Elysium
Prometeus
Aurora
“Stella Pandora” was recorded, mixed and mastered at Heinrich House Studio in Spring 2024. The cover artwork and layout were crafted by Polish artist Maciej Kamuda (BLUT AUS NORD, ERSHETU).
Founding member, guitarist and composer Khorzon gives insight into the album’s development:
“The songs for this album were created irregularly over the last three years. At first, I was just composing material, and in the end, I chose those six tracks that were closest to the concept I had envisioned. I wanted these tracks to refer musically to the albums “Lunaris” and our debut “Imperium”. After I had recorded those six demo songs, I presented them to the rest of the band and we arranged the material live during several rehearsals. The last song of the album, namely ‘Aurora’, was composed together by guitarist Kaamos and me, by the way.”
As an introduction to “Stella Pandora”, ARKONA unveil a first track, ‘Necropolis’, accompanied by a lyric video created by Lyric Video Factory. Watch the clip here and listen to the song on Bandcamp:
”Necropolis‘ seamlessly merges powerhouse drumming, tremolo riffs and intricately woven melodies to create an epic atmosphere. The track fuses primal ferocity with ancient mysticism, showcasing ARKONA’s deep-rooted Black Metal heritage while crafting a uniquely immersive experience.
Khorzon relays the concept behind ‘Necropolis‘:
“The demo version of this song was created some time ago, so I don’t remember exactly whether it started with a single riff or a specific melody. The lyrics to this song were written by our second guitarist, with a rather clear message: as we build cities for the living and lock their bodies in them, we also build necropolises for the dead, believing that we can lock their souls as well. It is a perverted belief, deceiving people with the picture of an eternal sleep which exists only to enslave their souls. Let us not allow ourselves to be deceived by a false vision. Let us not condemn our bodies to rot in eternal waiting!“
“Stella Pandora” will be released on digital, CD and vinyl – including an exclusive DMP edition – on September 27th. A specially-designed t-shirt will accompany the launch. Pre-orders are possible via our EU, US and Bandcamp shops.
Not to be confused with the Russian folk-metal act of the same name, Poland’s ARKONA has been producing crushing Black Metal hymns since their inception in 1993. Devoid of excess frills and gimmicks, ARKONA present a compelling sound: galloping tremolo harmonies, relentless snare blasts and vitriolic snarls flow into brooding orchestral synths and crescendos of melancholic and melodic splendour.
In 2015, the band joined forces with Debemur Morti Productions, releasing the acclaimed “Lunaris” the following year — a haunted epic of primal and melodic Black Metal. In 2019, ARKONA unleashed most recent album, “Age of Capricorn“, seven anthems of nihilistic fury, strident power, and masterfully integrated cinematic orchestration, punctuated by fierce, white-hot riffs and emotive melodies twisted into corruption.
Still operating with the same fervour that inspired band-leader Khorzon to found ARKONA, the Polish Horde have continued to perform onstage with frightening intensity at club shows and select festivals – such as Under the Black Sun – all the while crafting their magnificent eighth album “Stella Pandora“, set to darken the sun on September 27th, 2024.
US grindcore unit TRIP TO THE MORGUE unleashes their new music video for “Toe Tagged and Body Bagged,” the title track from their highly anticipated album of the same name. Set for release through Wormholedeath, this track is a ferocious exploration of death’s brutal realities, captured through a stark nihilistic edge.
A relentless sonic assault, “Toe Tagged and Body Bagged” plunges headfirst into the abyss of death. The track explores the bleak finality of life with uncompromising aggression, leaving no room for comfort in the face of the inevitable.
The video, created by Obscenity Films, captures the band’s raw energy and visceral sound as they bring this brutal track to life.
Formed in 2010, Trip To The Morgue has been on a mission to deliver a pulverizing concoction of grindcore mayhem, infused with old-school thrash, crossover, and the raw punk energy that birthed these extreme genres. Over the years, the band has honed its sound into a tight, brutal machine, featuring the current lineup of Dave Oshann (bass/vocals), J Patrick McCosar (lead guitar/vocals), Joey Maddox (guitar/vocals), and Vincent Rizzo (drums/vocals).
Toe Tagged And Body Bagged is a sonic time capsule, that transports listeners back to the golden age of thrash, crossover, grindcore, and hardcore. Brace yourself for a pummeling onslaught of heavy riffs, breakneck tempos, and unadulterated aggression, all inspired by the bands that laid the foundation for extreme music.
Though revered by critics and peers, Oceans of Slumber bow to no one. For more than a decade, the Houston band have spurred prevailing trends in both the metal scene and the American South. Instead of adhering to conventional wisdom or slapping a new coat of paint on the same old ideas, they’ve remade the Southern Gothic in their own progressive image, casting tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal.
While they’ve always been stars in their own right, Oceans of Slumber’s upcoming sixth album expands the band’s wide-ranging vision to the dark, cinematic heights of a Hollywood blockbuster. Where Gods Fear to Speak is in conversation with The Handmaid’s Tale and Cormac McCarthy more than it is Opeth. Their new single “The Given Dream” gives hope to the future of metal by breaking the spell that’s lorded over us by the powers that be.
“The Given Dream” awakens with a familiar sense of dread. A dark, ominous synth blares over the speakers with the creeping suspense of an IMAX movie.
“We were watching a lot of dystopian sci-fi films and TV shows”, Dobber Beverly says about the inspiration behind Where Gods Fear to Speak. The underground will always recognize Dobber as the drummer for grindcore legends Insect Warfare, but he’s also a classically training pianist who composed every note on the album. “I had just bought a Le Gibet synthesizer” he continues. “Hearing the big stabbing synth lines that are in a lot of those soundtracks gave me the idea to open ‘The Given Dream’ as if an alarm was going off in the listener’s head”.
On the album’s first official single, Oceans of Slumber zoomed in on the doomed romance that’s at the center of Where Gods Fear to Speak. While it immediately follows “Poem of Ecstasy” on the track list, “The Given Dream” pans out to the big picture themes that were teased by its title track. “The cold and bitter taste / The wall in front of you / The stone with all your hopes”, sings the band’s leading lady Cammie Beverly, reaching down into the smoky pit of her soul.
“We’re pre-programmed with this dream of how our lives are supposed to turn out”, Dobber says. “The white picket fence. A career at the tech company down the road. Two and a half kids to go along with the ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ poster on your wall”.
“Buying into that idea will make you feel like you’re on the right track”, says Cammie. “When really, we’re just blinded. That dream doesn’t exist”.
The faraway glimmer of the song’s gorgeous piano melody is one of the most intoxicating lines on Where Gods Fear to Speak. “If you’re lucky enough to come from a higher standing, then maybe you do get to live out that fantasy”, Dobber says. He’s not blasting “The Given Dream” — at least, not on his kit. The song is afforded one of the sparest, most streamlined arrangements on the album. A thumping back beat sets a workmanlike pace, but the syncopated snare crumbles like hope through your fingers amidst a glitch of digital effects. “But if you’ve got to struggle, then it’s a lot harder just to survive”.
“You stare and you stare” Cammie belts, steeling herself between each word before she bangs her head back against the proverbial wall. Cammie has always possessed one of the strongest voices in metal, but on “The Given Dream”, it sounds like she’s fighting for air. “It’s still empty”.
In reality, Cammie did have to catch her breath in order to nail down “The Given Dream”. Oceans of Slumber recorded Where Gods Fear to Speak in Bogotá, Colombia, which is a cool 8,000 feet above sea level. “‘This is one of the most tiring songs to sing on the album”, she explains. “I’m belting from the beginning”. When the bottom finally does drop out and the song sinks into a bridge that’s as quiet and full of shadows as the ocean floor, it only seems like she’s taking a breather. “Going from a belt to soprano back to a belt is not a break” she says with a knowing smile. “Singing soprano takes more breath than singing mid-range or alto. You have to hold your vocal cords tight”.
Just like the myth of suburbia, the music industry doesn’t always live up to its own hype. Heck, even a genre that’s as hellbent on setting fire to the status quo as extreme metal is no angel when it comes to favoring style over substance. With six albums and a decade of touring under their belt, Oceans of Slumber have nothing left that they need to prove, but the band’s unwavering authenticity continues to set them apart. All ten songs on Where Gods Fear to Speak were tracked live with GRAMMY-nominated producer Joel Hamilton. Even the digital drum loops on “The Given Dream” were hammered out by hand.
“I played those loops myself in real time, all one take” Dobber says. “I actually like Portishead, Sneaker Pimps and all those other trip-hop bands from the ’90s. With this song, I wanted to remake that dub style with a big heavy part at the end”.
If their haunting reflection on “Wicked Game” is the chilling end credits to Where Gods Fear to Speak, then “The Given Dream” is one of its many climactic turning points. When the riffs finally come crashing down during the song’s grand finale, it’s with all the gloom and doom of a raging tempest. “I return to the dust I’ve known / The circle, the sky / The earth I’ve called home”, Cammie sings with all her might.
With this much force, Oceans of Slumber sound like they’re ready to tear down the walls and show us into the light.
Tracklist 1. Where Gods Fear to Speak (6:25) [WATCH] 2. Run From the Light (5:15) 3. Don’t Come Back From Hell Empty Handed (8:28) 4. Wish (3:53) 5. Poem of Ecstasy (6:33) [WATCH] 6. The Given Dream (3:36) [LISTEN] 7. I Will Break the Pride of Your Will (5:27) 8. Prayer (5:03) 9. The Impermanence of Fate (6:20) 10. Wicked Game (5:26) [LISTEN]
To celebrate the release of Where Gods Fear to Speak, Oceans of Slumber are saddling up with their fellow Houston heavies in Necrofier for a fiery performance at Metal Injection Festival.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Metal Injection’s 20th anniversary at this year’s festival”, says Cammie. “We’ll be sharing the stage with amazing bands like Jinjer, Converge, God Forbid, 3 Inches of Blood, Hanabie, Cave In, Rivers of Nihil and our good friends in Necrofier. We can’t wait to rock out with you and hit the streets of New York City”.
Metal Injection Festival Sunday, September 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows [TICKETS]
More than a decade has passed since the release of Oceans of Slumber’s Aetherial debut album, and a lot has changed. After recruiting Cammie Gilbert (now Beverly) in 2014, the Houston, Texas crew’s trajectory took a natural, upward tilt, fueled by the hugely positive response received by second album, Winter (2016). Masters of dark-hearted brutality and gritty, melancholic song craft, Oceans of Slumber transcended the usual genre limitations, favoring a progressive and boundary-less approach. With each successive record, the combination of founder, drummer, pianist and chief songwriter Dobber Beverly’s brooding, dynamic onslaughts with Cammie’s charismatic presence and elegant, sonorous vocals garnered widespread acclaim and an international fan base. Monuments to a restless creative spirit, the band’s third and fourth albums, The Banished Heart (2018) and Oceans of Slumber (2020) raised the stakes ever higher.
Nobody said it was going to be easy, however. Buoyed by the praise of critics and the love of increasingly rabid admirers, Oceans of Slumber proved true to their progressive reputation when they released fifth full-length Starlight & Ash in 2022. Although still palpably drawn from the same well of dark and daring influences that had informed previous records, the new songs were pointedly bereft of the crushing metal tropes and elaborate song structures of old. Instead, Oceans of Slumber stripped things to an ornate and earthy take on gothically-inclined songwriting and melancholy modern prog. Starlight & Ash was praised in metal and prog media, but drew the ire of the band’s big label paymasters, who were rather unimaginatively hoping for more of the same. Reaching an impasse, band and label parted ways, leading to Oceans of Slumber’s newly-forged relationship with the notoriously open-minded Season of Mist. Now armed with a brand new studio album, Where Gods Fear To Speak, these intuitive radicals have gone where they will be understood.
“The thing is, we never said we’re never going to do something heavy again,” shrugs Cammie. “People panic when a band puts out an album that does something different. It was a weird time. It came during a time when our music was different from everything else, and I think the record was a bit lost on some people – people that mattered in our realm. The fans got it, and it was received really well, just not by the label!”
“Starlight should’ve been an easier way for us to branch out to a different audience,” adds Dobber. “But the label didn’t care and we didn’t try to capitalize on it. With Where Gods Fear To Speak, every time you make a new record, you think it’s the best, but there’s a couple of songs on this record that are definitely the best songs we’ve ever written, easily. There’s an energy to them that’s palpable. It sounds like an energetic, pissed-off band, with enigmatic storytelling and all those magical things.”
Recorded in Bogota, Colombia, in 2023, Where Gods Fear To Speak is a multi-faceted entry into Oceans of Slumber’s burgeoning legacy. Many of the melodic and textural elements that made Starlight & Ash such a revelation are still present, but scabrous brutality and complex, cultured arrangements are back with a vengeance. With Cammie’s astonishing vocal blend of vulnerability and abominable power, these songs are the best possible showcase for a band on an unerring mission to win the world over.
“I think Cammie is the best singer in America by far, but if she’s at such a top level and we still can’t break through, that just means that if we want to stay where we are, we’ve got to work harder!” Dobber admits, candidly. “We know how good we are, and how good the music is, but it doesn’t pay off for us all the time and the new record reflects that. It’s aggressive, it’s aggravated, but it tells a story. The closing song, “Impermanence Of Fate” – that’s the tag. It means that what you have it isn’t a fatal flaw or a mortal wound, and you can change things and work around these setbacks. So a lot of this record is fight songs.”
A colossus in both conception and execution, Where Gods Fear To Speak eschews the usual modern metal sounds in favor of an overwhelming, wall-of-sound production. As songs like the thunderous title track and the grim and sprawling “Don’t Come Back From Hell Empty Handed” cast their meandering, malevolent spells, every instrument leaps out with laser-like clarity, and the vast, emotional heft underpinning Dobber and Cammie’s lyrics is brought rivetingly to the fore. Meanwhile, standout gems like “The Given Dream” and “Poem of Ecstasy” showcase Oceans of Slumber’s still-evolving core sound, with soaring melodies and jaw-dropping dynamics that casually blur the boundary between the accessible and the avant-garde, while basking in the brooding glow of Cammie’s unique voice. Produced in collaboration with esteemed studio guru Joel Hamilton at Audovision Studios in Bogota, it emerges as a self-evident labor of love for all of those involved.
“We did the most extensive pre-production demoing that we’ve ever done for this record. Everything was finished, the vocal lines were 98% done in advance,” Dobber notes. “Then we got into the studio and I threw curveballs at Cammie to piss her off and get her to land these certain vocal sections. There has to be some element of this that is created in the moment. It’s not magical otherwise. I did all the synthesizers and orchestrations at home, but then we recorded the rest of it at the studio in Colombia. Joel’s done a lot of work with big hitters, but also with Neurosis and bands like Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. So when I said we were going to make a heavy record, I wanted it to sound like all hell’s breaking loose. We wanted a very natural production and for everything to be as organic as it could be.”
From the doom-laden opening chords of “Where Gods Fear To Speak” – released as the album’s first preview single, and revealing Cammie’s feral death growls for the first time – to the dying, desolate embers of grand finale “Impermanence Of Fate”, the new Oceans of Slumber album is simply the most immersive and fascinating piece of work the band have made. As added intrigue, guest stars Mikael Stanne of Swedish melo-death legends Dark Tranquillity, and Moonspell’s iconic frontman Fernando Ribeiro lend their vocal talents to “Run From The Light” and “Prayer” respectively. Steeped in the oppressive atmospheres of doom, death and gothic metal, but rendered using a spinning kaleidoscope of progressive musical shades, Where The Gods Fear To Speak idly defies categorization, while strenuously redefining the artistic formula that Oceans of Slumber have spent so many years refining. Meanwhile, these songs paint such vivid pictures that it comes as little surprise that Where Gods Fear to Speak is a certified concept work, with a cinematic streak a mile wide.
“This album is a dystopian western or a post-apocalyptic survival movie, somewhere between The Handmaid’s Tale, The Dark Tower and Cormac McCarthy,” states Dobber. “The whole idea is that Where The Gods Fear To Speak is a movie, and we’ve written the soundtrack. If the world was taken over, like in movie The Book Of Eli, and Gary Oldman had found the Bible and the true power of it, and he was wielding the power of the lord over everybody, those people that were maybe just into their traditional spiritualism or people that were not religious at all, they would be the defectors, so the record is written from the viewpoint of the defectors. The ending credits are our version of “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak. We wanted to take it back to when the music in movies set the tone for everything.”
Wildly evocative and bulging under the weight of its countless razor-sharp melodies, Where Gods Fear To Speak proves that Oceans of Slumber will not let the occasional setback put them off their creative stride. Both the heaviest and the most sophisticated record they have made yet, it covers all bases to deliver an emotional, life-affirming musical journey like no other. Some people will love it. Others may not. But what is abundantly clear is that Oceans of Slumber remain a formidable force to be reckoned with, and When Gods Fear To Speak may be their masterpiece.
“We just hope to grow the band. We’ve had a problem with reaching the next level, but I’m hoping this record makes the difference, and people just give us a shot,” Dobber concludes. “The band is great and it’s tight, and Cammie is such a great performer. When people really get to see the real thing in front of them, which they don’t a lot of the time, it just works, intrinsically. There’s just a natural response to it. So if we can get in front of the audiences we should, then we’ll win them over and the band will grow. That’s all we want. It’s a mechanism for survival at this point.”
Lineup Cammie Beverly – vocals Dobber Beverly- drums, piano Semir Ozerkan – bass Alex Davis – guitar Chris Kritikos – guitar, synth
Recording Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña
Production Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto
Bad Wolves Credit: Wombat – Pop Evil Credit: Nick Fancher
Platinum-certified hard rock group BAD WOLVES today, August 20, announce their co-headlining “THE ANIMAL INSTINCT TOUR” with fellow hard rock outfit Pop Evil. The U.S. tour will kick off on November 6 in Cincinnati, OH and stretch to November 30 in Lexington, KY. It will feature special guests Sierra Pilot and ONI. General ticket sales will start on Friday, August 23 at 10 AM local time via the BAD WOLVES website HERE. See full dates below.
“It’s difficult to express how excited I am to get back on the road again with the boys,” says BAD WOLVES guitarist Doc Coyle. “Co-headlining with a powerhouse like Pop Evil will be a real treat for fans of both bands and will keep us on our toes to bring our A-game every night. It’s a true honor to share the stage with them, Sierra Pilot, and ONI. Bad Wolves will be performing an eclectic set including songs from ‘Die About It’ that we haven’t played yet, and I’m sure some surprises. The band is firing on all cylinders right now, and this will be a hell of a way to close out 2024. LFG, Wolfpack!!!”
“We are stoked to announce ‘The Animal Instinct Tour’ with our friends in Bad Wolves.” shares POP EVIL. “This tour will be full of high energy and radio hits from start to finish. Can’t wait to see you all out there!”
“THE ANIMAL INSTINCT TOUR” Dates BAD WOLVES & POP EVIL *with special guests Sierra Pilot and ONI
11/6 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts 11/7 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian 11/8 Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre 11/9 Albany, NY – Empire 11/10 Norfolk, VA – The Norva 11/12 Cleveland, OH – Temple Live 11/13 Indianapolis, IN – Vogue 11/14 St Louis, MO – Red Flag 11/15 Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall 11/16 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen 11/17 Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City 11/19 Fort Smith, AR – Temple Live 11/20 Lawrence, KS – The Grenada 11/22 Springfield, MO – Gillioz 11/23 Milwaukee, WI – Rave II 11/24 Omaha, NE – Admiral 11/26 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl 11/27 Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s 11/29 Columbus, OH – The Bluestone 11/30 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
BAD WOLVES— John Boecklin (drums), Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz (lead vocals), Doc Coyle (lead guitar, backing vocals), Kyle Konkiel (bass, backing vocals) and AJ Rebollo (vocals, guitars)— will be out in support of their acclaimed 2023 album DIE ABOUT IT. The album includes hit single “Legends Never Die” (which peaked at #3 on the Active Rock radio charts) and the crushing track “Hungry For Life” which features Grammy-nominated rock singer-songwriter Chris Daughtry. Co-produced with Josh Gilbert (As I Lay Dying) alongside Boecklin and DL, DIE ABOUT IT WOLVES is“gifted in fusing heavy riffs, radio-friendly melodies, and unique musical prowess.” BAD WOLVES has previously garnered five #1-charting active rock radio singles and has received 1.8 billion global streams and over 750 million video views throughout their career. Stream/download DIE ABOUT IT at https://badwolves.ffm.to/dieaboutit.
POP EVIL released their new single “What Remains” on August 16 via MNRK along with the announcement of new drummer Blake Allison. Allison will join vocalist Leigh Kakaty and fellow bandmates, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, and bassist Joey “Chicago” Walser on the upcoming tour. Stream/download “What Remains” at https://popevil.ffm.to/whatremainssingle.
Drape yourself in the fury that only the gods of chaos could inspire. EIHWAR is about to blow your mind with an explosive remix of the duo’s fan-favorite “Berserkr”. Straight out of Valhalla, the Viking War Trance Reforged version of “Berserkr” is a relentless juggernaut that’s gonna have your blood pumping hotter than Thor’s hammer.
Eihwar harness the unholy matrimony of ancient gods and techno rage on their debut album, Viking War Trance. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d feel like to be in a berserker rave under the Northern Lights, high-fiving Fenrir himself, this beast of an album gives you that raucous thrill without an ounce of mercy.
The live video of “Berserkr (Viking War Trance Reforged) captures Mark and Asrunn stripped raw and soaked in sweat. It shows that Eihwar is truly something to experience – perferably with a pint of the finest mead while chanting your heart out.
Tracklist 1. Viking War Trance (4:30) [WATCH] 2. Ragnarök (Viking War Trance Reforged) (7:10) 3. Völva’s Chant (4:05) [WATCH] 4. Geri And Freki (4:21) 5. Baldr (4:08) 6. Fenrir (Viking War Trance Reforged) (5:13) 7. Berserkr (Viking War Trance Reforged) (4:04) [WATCH] 8. Mjölnir (5:25) 9. Sir Mannelig (1:54) Total runtime: 40:54
Cover Art by Asrunn
Many bands have explored the Pagan & Norse worlds over the last 15 years seeking atmospheric, acoustic and ritual sounds with great seriousness. This is not the path EIHWAR chose. Their goal is to induce the wildest trance on the dancefloors!
Since their appearance on YouTube in February 2023, Eihwar has shook the Internet and concert venues. The band experienced rapid expansion on YouTube and was quickly booked by major European festivals such as Hellfest, Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Leyendas del Rock & Wave Gotik Treffen with more to be announced.
Hear ye, hear ye! From the mystical lands of neo-Norse lore, Eihwar crashes onto the scene like a berserker raid on a quiet fjord village. Mark and Asrunn didn’t choose the warrior’s path; it chose them, burgeoning from the primal yet uncharted terrain of their souls, birthing a sonic juggernaut that marries ancient gods with the unabashed chaos of the modern age.
Imagine, if you will, a parallel universe where Vikings discovered synthesizers and started headbanging to techno. This is Eihwar’s debut album, Viking War Trance. A wild rumpus of a record that doesn’t just break the mold—it smashes it with the ferocity of Thor’s hammer. It’s got everything: technoid beats forged in the heart of a dying star, trance emboldened voices, and shamanic drums that could start a storm in Valhalla. Imagine being in a mosh pit with Viking warriors, channeling the rage of Fenrir and the sorrow of Baldr, all swagger and sweat!
Line-up Asrunn: Vocals, Traditional Percussions Mark – Vocals, Machines
Recording credits are being kept anonymous intentionally
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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