Whether charging through deadly technical whirlwinds or blackened ice storms, Ragnar Sverrisson has quickly established himself as a leading drummer for extreme metal. The Reykjavík native burst onto the scene with the brutal Beneath and has performed live with symphonic stars Carach Angren. When he’s not on tour with Abyssal, Sverrisson splits time between the tech-death band and Icelandic Music Award nominees Ophidian I and his blackened death metal duo Helfró.

“Sverrisson deserves all the credit in the world for putting his whole chest into this performance”, Nine Circles wrote in praise of Helfró’s latest album Tálgröf. “It is impossible to listen to the breakneck pace of the drums or the energetic riffing and not bang your head”.  

Today, Season of Mist is proud to announce that Sverrisson has signed an endorsement deal with Czarcie Kopyto. The Polish pedal company endorses many of the metal world’s most respected drummers, including Season of Mist labelmates Frost (1349), Simen Sandnes (Temic) and Diego Morenzoni (Virvum). 

“I’m so happy to enter into a partnership with Czarzie Kopyto”, Sverrisson says. “The only thing that matches the ingenious design and impeccable craftsmanship of their drum pedals is the unbelievable level of customer care”. 

To celebrate his endorsement, Sverrisson recorded a new drum playthrough of “Jarteikn”, the pummeling opener atop Tálgröf.  His relentless blasts and long mid-tempo strokes show off the strength and durability of Czarcie Kopyto’s top-of-the-line supreme all black pedals.  

Watch the drum playthrough for “Jarteikn”:

The drum playthrough for “Jarteikn” was created by Ásgeir Helgi (@asgeirhelg)

Tálgröf is available now on Season of Mist.

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/helfro-talgrof

“When playing in bands like Helfró and Ophidian I, which are technical and hyper-fast, reliable and well-designed gear can change everything”, Sverrisson says. “It’s so important to be able to fully trust your gear when you’re lugging it around the world. Knowing that Czarcie Kopyto will quickly help solve any problem that might arise inspires me to hold myself to an equally high standard”.

Ragnar Sverrisson is also endorsed by Zildjian and Vic Firth. 

More information about Czarcie Kopyto’s custom drum pedals is available at http://www.czarciekopyto.com. To place an order, e-mail kontakt@czarciekopyto.com

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of Helfró began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. Helfró’s self-titled debut album was released in 2020, marking the band’s official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as Helfró dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members’ willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. Helfró is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio            
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer
Simon Thorolfsson

Mixing Engineer              
Mark Lewis

Mastering Engineer        
Mark Lewis

Cover art
Grindesign

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HELFRÓ are coming back in from the cold with Tálgröf. The Icelandic duo’s second album is inspired by the myriad dark manifestations of the human mind. Through intense rhythmic passages, sick drummer Ragnar Sverrisson and axeman Simon Thorolfsson  delve into the most depraved cavities of the human psyche, while melting their native black metal with traditional, fiery death metal and tortured lyrics.   

Tálgröf comes out this tomorrow Friday, December 1. But you can listen to all nine hell-raising tracks on HELFRÓ‘s new album today, thanks to Black Metal Promotion.

“Tálgröf is a high octane, extremely entertaining album”, according to Metal Sucks, “…the future looks very bright for a band that spends a good portion of their year shrouded in complete darkness”.  

Lead single Fláráð Fræði puts a fresh, icy-cold twist on the blackened-death metal  that HELFRÓ carved out on their self-titled debut album, with tremolo riffs that rain down with all the fury of a hailstorm.

“Ildi Óhreins Anda” chugs along a melodic groove, though the song is more sinister than it lets on. The lyrics on Tálgröf  are based on interviews, journals and features on mass murders. “Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði” is about how these killers would poison themselves with mind-altering substances and sleep deprivation in order to commit heinous crimes that go ahead our very nature, all while reveling in the glorious death metal shredding that Ragnar grew up going to see with his uncle.

HELFRÓ are still as cold and unforgiving as the winters in their home country. But ‘Tálgröf’ is prime to light a fire beneath Icelandic metal. 

“…a barrage of killer riffs, crushing blast beats and even some melodies here and there”, writes Metal Injection. “…downright mesmerizing drumming by Ragnar Sverrisson, who puts on a freakin’ clinic on this record”.

Here’s what Ragnar has to say about his band’s new album:

“The gate has opened and unspeakable horrors are now loose! Immerse yourself in the darkest thought patterns of murder and death upon which Tálgröf was conceived. Let the majestic furiosity envelope your very being. Thank you all for joining us on this dark journey. Hail the duality of man.”

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Track-list

1. Jarteikn (3:30)

2. Fláráð Fræði (04:01) [WATCH VIDEO]

3. Fangelsaður í Tilvist að Eilífu (03:48)

4. Þögnin Ytra, Kyrrðin Innra (04:43)

5. Guðlegt Réttlæti (05:13)

6. Sindur (02:28)

7. Ildi Óhreins Anda (03:58) [WATCH VIDEO]

8. Traðkandi Blómin í Eigin Hjartagarði (03:21) [WATCH VIDEO]

9. Minning um Morðingja (04:23) Total: 35:25

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ‘s debut album, aptly titled “Helfró“, was released in 2020, marking the band’s official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members’ willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements
Recording Studio
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer – Simon Thorolfsson
Mixing Engineer – Mark Lewis
Mastering Engineer – Mark Lewis

Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn

Icelandic black metal ensemble HELFRÓ are back with Tálgröf, an album that’s inspired by the dark manifestations of the human mind. The sickness of humankind is explored through intense rhythmic passages, fusing the extremities of traditional death metal together with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

The album’s third single, ‘Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði’ (meaning: “Trampling the Flowers in Your Own Heart’s Garden”), absolutely crushes with destructive blast beats, chugging death metal riffs and tremolo-picked melodies. It’s another Tálgröf track that explores the facets of humanity’s worst killers. The numbing of one’s emotions is placed at the forefront in its chilling lyricism.

“We explore the idea of consciously numbing yourself of any positive emotion in preparation of committing acts that go against the fundamental laws of humanism & your own very nature,” says vocalist Ragnar Sverrisson. “The persona is exposing themselves to violence and indifference, poisoning themselves with mind-altering substances while cutting off human contact and sleep depriving themselves.”

The sinister new single is a maelstrom that explodes into a crushing middle section before twisting around a glorious amalgamation of death metal riffing & black metal blasting.

Tálgröf comes out December 1st.

• Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
• Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Track-list

1. Jarteikn (3:30)

2. Fláráð Fræði (04:01) [WATCH VIDEO]

3. Fangelsaður í Tilvist að Eilífu (03:48)

4. Þögnin Ytra, Kyrrðin Innra (04:43)

5. Guðlegt Réttlæti (05:13)

6. Sindur (02:28)

7. Ildi Óhreins Anda (03:58) [WATCH VIDEO]

8. Traðkandi Blómin í Eigin Hjartagarði (03:21) [WATCH VIDEO]

9. Minning um Morðingja (04:23) Total: 35:25

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn

HELFRÓ are back with Tálgröf, an album that’s inspired by the dark manifestations of the human mind. The sickness of humankind is explored through these intense rhythmic passages, fusing the extremities of traditional death metal with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

Today, the Icelandic black metal duo are releasing the second single off their sophomore album. “‘Ildi Óhreins Anda” (which translates to “Oxygen for the Unclean Spirit”) is a melodic, chugging groove set to shrieking vocals that howl away on humanity’s exceptional ability to deceive. The song culminates in one of Tálgröf‘s most destructive moments, as a torrent of supersonic drums and tremolo-picked guitar consume the already tortured vocals.

“The lyrics for this song revolve specifically about lying,” says drummer and vocalist Ragnar Sverrisson. “How lying to others can benefit your cause and help throw people off the trail as you plan to do them harm, and how lying is a right that the manipulator should exercise whenever they can. Lying is the foundation of their success, the oxygen that they breathe to survive.”

Watch the visualizer video for ‘Ildi Óhreins Anda’, which was created by Jeffrey V. Daniels.

Tálgröf comes out 1st of December.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Track-list

1. Jarteikn (3:30)

2. Fláráð Fræði (04:01) [WATCH VIDEO]

3. Fangelsaður í Tilvist að Eilífu (03:48)

4. Þögnin Ytra, Kyrrðin Innra (04:43)

5. Guðlegt Réttlæti (05:13)

6. Sindur (02:28)

7. Ildi Óhreins Anda (03:58) [WATCH VIDEO]

8. Traðkandi Blómin í Eigin Hjartagarði (03:21)

9. Minning um Morðingja (04:23) Total: 35:25

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ‘s debut album, aptly titled “Helfró“, was released in 2020, marking the band’s official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members’ willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements
Recording Studio
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer – Simon Thorolfsson
Mixing Engineer – Mark Lewis
Mastering Engineer – Mark Lewis
Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn

HELFRÓ didn’t come out of nowhere. The duo’s icy tremolo picking and firestorm melodies sound like they were carved from the volcanoes and glaciers of their native Iceland. But their first album surprised even the most steadfast black metal acolytes with dueling vocals, punchy death metal riffage and bracing lyrics about loneliness and addiction.

Now, three years later, Helfró are back and as cold and unforgiving as ever. Their new album, Tálgröf, drills even deeper into the dark corners of the human psyche, while boring through intense rhythmic passages that fuse the extremities of traditional death metal with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

On lead single ‘Fláráð Fræði’ (which in English means “Deceitful Theories), blast beats erupt into a sickly and intrusive melody about the origins of evil.   

Watch the chilling video for ‘Fláráð Fræði’, which was created by Guilherme Henriques.

Tálgröf comes out 1 December.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

“The lyrical theme of ‘Fláráð Fræði’ talks about a dark, sick entity that tries to learn of the origin of its evil, intrusive thoughts,” says drummer Ragnar Sverrisson. “But it only gets sicker the more it learns.”

Track-list

1. Jarteikn (3:30)

2. Fláráð Fræði (4:01) [WATCH VIDEO]

3. Fangelsaður í Tilvist að Eilífu (3:48)

4. Þögnin Ytra, Kyrrðin Innra (4:43)

5. Guðlegt Réttlæti (5:13)

6. Sindur (2:28)

7. Ildi Óhreins Anda (3:58)

8. Traðkandi Blómin í Eigin Hjartagarði (3:21)

9. Minning um Morðingja (4:23) Total: 35:25

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ’S debut album, aptly titled “Helfró“, was released in 2020, marking the band’s official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, TÁLGRÖF, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members’ willingness to explore the depths of the human experience.

HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio – Dominion Recordings
Sound Engineer – Simon Thorolfsson
Mixing Engineer – Mark Lewis
Mastering Engineer – Mark Lewis
Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson
Cover art: Grindesign

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn