Polish band ASGAARD were formed in 1994. Within 30 years of existence on Polish metal scene, as a band, they have been on a musical journey starting with a symphonic mix of gothic and black metal, revealing a more progressive visage in 2022, up to the current acoustic prog rock combined with electronic music.

Always at the forefront of the avant-garde, often ahead of their musical peers, forward-thinking
and not afraid of pushing boundaries, ASGAARD needs no further introduction. Metamorphosis, constant evolution and stylistic unpredictability – amalgamation of these three phrases has become signature quality of Asgaard’s body of work.

“Lullabies for Harlots” EP is the band’s newest offering and a follow-up to a critically acclaimed
7th full-length album “What if…”. Delving even deeper into the universe of dark electronic music ASGAARD returns with what is to believed to be their most experimental work up to date. Two brand new tracks with an exceptional cover of Behemoth’s “Antichristian Phenomenon” topped with the previously unavailable on a physical format acoustic renditions of three songs taken from the “What if….” album. The band again taps Bartłomiej Trzos, a renowned and award-winning graphic designer, to create the EP’s cover artwork as well as its design and layout.

“When it comes to the ‘Lullaby’, well… I guess this song purely defines what Asgaard is all about.
‘Unpredictability’ may be a good word down here. Besides, this is one of the most beautiful lullabies that you’ve ever heard in your entire life” – jokes Quazarre, the vocalist of the band.

New EP titled “Lullabies for Harlots” was released on November 29, 2024, on physical format by Via Nocturna (pre-order) and digitally via WormHoleDeath Records/The Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment (pre-save). Band photo by Diana Sawicka.

Tracklist:

1. Lullaby
2. Mother of Harlots
3. Antichristian Phenomenon (Behemoth cover)
4. Sny na jawie (acoustic version)
5. What if… (acoustic version)
6. W sercu nieswiata (acoustic version)

Line-up:

Przemysław “Quazarre” Olbryt – vocals
Bartłomiej “Hetzer” Kostrzewa – acoustic guitars
Wojciech “Flumen” Kostrzewa – synthesizers, upright piano, brush snare, percussions, loops & fx
Guest:
Przemysław Nowak – additional synth and programming on “Antichristian Phenomenon”

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ASGAARD have unveiled their latest single and accompanying video, “W Sercu Nieświata” (Acoustic Version).

This heartfelt rendition serves as the concluding masterpiece from their highly anticipated EP, also titled “W Sercu Nieświata,” further showcasing ASGAARD’s captivating performance and undeniable artistic talent.

Stream/ Buy “W Sercu Nieświata (acoustic version) single HERE

Watch the extraordinary music video for “W Sercu Nieświata” (Acoustic Version) here:

“W Sercu Nieświata” (Acoustic Version) is part of ASGAARD’s EP, featuring acoustic renditions of songs from their critically acclaimed album, “What if…” released in 2022 through Wormholedeath. To explore the full album, visit: https://orcd.co/asgaard.

ASGAARD consists of the extraordinary talents of Quazarre on vocals, Hetzer on acoustic guitars, and Flumen on an upright piano and brush snare. Together, they forge a musical force that pushes boundaries and resonates with audiences worldwide.

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Groundbreaking transgressive dark rock/metallers ASGAARD have released their second single, “What if…” (acoustic version), as a part of their upcoming EP titled “W sercu nieświata.” This acoustic rendition is a reimagined version of one of the standout tracks from their previous album, “What If…”.

“What if…” (acoustic version), delves into the realms of courage, longing, and regret, evoking a vivid emotional journey that leaves an indelible mark on the listener’s heart and soul. With lyrics that speak to the inherent human desire to pursue dreams and overcome fear, ASGAARD’s newest offering captures the essence of resilience and the transformative power of embracing one’s fate.

The single is available for streaming and purchase on all major music platforms HERE

To accompany the release, ASGAARD has unveiled a visually stunning music video, directed by the talented team at Brrvids.

More information at www.facebook.com/asgaardofficial

Poland’s stalwart ASGAARD, having successfully returned to the map of gothic rock/metal with their 7th full-length “What if…” (released last year on Wormholedeath Records / Szataniec; digital/physical respectively), is about to put out an EP titled “W sercu nieświata” that features acoustic versions of the three tracks from the aforementioned album. The band has once again teamed up with a renowned and award-winning graphic designer Bartłomiej Trzos who created the EP’s cover art. In addition, each of the songs will be accompanied by photos by Bernard Wcisło and music videos produced by Brrvids.

“Acoustic songs were born out of a need to create a new form, without distortion, heavy guitars or massive sounding drums, in order to unearth qualities hidden in this music, at least on a surface level. Recording these songs in a non-metal manner was an entirely new challenge for us. We wanted to prove to ourselves – as well as to our fans – that we can successfully tackle playing in a different style, and that we are open and versatile musicians and not afraid to try new things. And I hope we achieved it. During the recording process, we used a number of interesting locations, like the chamber music hall in Music School Complex No. 1 in Warsaw. Moreover, we had plenty of unique instruments at our disposal. One of them was an upright piano, made in 1895, coming from a phenomenal music factory called Małecki, located in Warsaw, which unfortunately was destroyed during times of war and occupation. This particular piano has a distinct, deep, and noble sound. Slight differences in pitch or creaking while pushing the ‘sustain’ pedal shows that such an instrument is truly one of a kind. To capture a warm tone for new arrangements, we recorded all parts with the use of ribbon microphones and utilized brushes for the snare drum for the very first time in our careers. Those three compositions are not for everyone but we believe it is a fresh and subtle take on our music, which also provides a broader perspective on what we do. Asgaard was never a band that sticks to a particular formula, which is our trademark at this point I guess. After all, isn’t it the embodiment of artistic freedom?” – says Flumen, the band’s keyboardist.

The “W sercu nieświata” EP will be released digitally via Wormholedeath Records / The Orchard / Sony Music Ent.

Tracklisting:

1. Sny na jawie (acoustic version)
2. What if… (acoustic version)
3. W sercu nieświata (acoustic version)

Stream/ Buy Sny na jawie (acoustic version) single HERE

• All music and arrangements by Asgaard
• Produced by Asgaard
• Lyrics by Quazarre with the exception of “Sny na jawie” by Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński
• Mixed and mastered by Flumen
• Vocal stem mixed by Przemysław Nowak at Impressive-Art Studio
• Acoustic guitars recorded by Flumen at State Music School Complex no. 1 in Warsaw
• Upright piano, brush snare, and percussions recorded at Flumen Studio, engineered by Flumen
• Vocals recorded at Impressive-Art Studio, engineered by Przemysław Nowak
• Cover art by Bartłomiej Trzos

Photos by Bernard Wcisło

• Model: Aleksandra Olbryt / @alexolb
• Layout by Fabian Filiks / @fabianfiliks

Asgaard:
Quazarre – vocals
Hetzer – acoustic guitars
Flumen – upright piano, brush snare

ASGAARD online – www.facebook.com/asgaardofficial

ASGAARD are proud to present you the lyric video of “Sny na jawie”, which is the 3rd track from the upcoming album “What if…”. Watch it below.

The song features lyrics by Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński (1921-1944) and is the first in the band’s career sung entirely in Polish.

Pre save “What if…” here: orcd.co/asgaardwhatif
Pre order the CD here: http://www.szataniec.pl/ASGAARD

Recording line-up:
Przemysław ‘Quazarre’ Olbryt – vocals
Bartłomiej ‘Hetzer’ Kostrzewa – rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars
Wojciech ‘Flumen’ Kostrzewa – synth, samples, fx, additional drums programming
Przemysław Nowak – bass (session)
Alvern – drums (session)