Hailing from the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and Halifax, West Yorkshire, HELGA came together in 2019. United by singer Helga Gabriel, the quintet delve into a musical alchemy while pursuing darker manifestations.

HELGA’s debut album comes out this Friday, November 24. But the band are now streaming all of Wrapped in Mist on our YouTube channel starting today.  

“‘Wrapped in Mist’ is the most collaborative HELGA record to date and marks a new chapter for us”, the band says. “It’s the first album with this lineup and is a product of each of our personalities and influences. We hope you enjoy it half as much as we enjoyed the journey of creating it!”  

A plethora of layers and genres present themselves on Wrapped in Mist, Tracks like “Skogen mumlar” portray the band’s progressive folk capabilities, while their more introspective qualities are laid bare on “Alive Again“.

“As the vibrant hues of autumn give way to the crisp embrace of winter, the music world eagerly awaits the emergence of a unique musical entity, HELGA,” writes Female Fronted Power.

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

The album’s opening track and lead single, “Skogen mumlar (The Forest Murmurs)”, transcends into emotive dreamscapes that will leave your hairs trembling, with Ennio Morricone echoing as the intro’s muse.

The band then shifts around playfully with second single “Burden”, recounting a tale of relinquishment and its complexity. Introspective and intricate musical passages culminate in a reassuring mélange of emotions, as Helga recognizes having finally found her place in this world.

Songs like “Farväl” & “Som en trumma” reveal HELGA’s more abrasive black metal sensibilities. Wrapped in Mist truly transcends the boundaries of genre, lacing ethereal vocal melodies with limitless, captivating instrumentation.

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”

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga

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”

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga

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 second single, ‘Burden’, recounts a tale of relinquishment and its complexity – introspective and intricate musical passages culminate in a reassuring mélange of emotions, as Helga recognizes having finally found her place in this world.

“The first track written for the album, ‘Burden’ was inspired by the pain of leaving my home in the Dalarna woods and the hope that comes with new connections and relationships”, says vocalist Helga Gabriel.

‘Wrapped in Mist’ comes out November 24.

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)
3. Water (3:55)
4. If Death Comes Now (3:58)
5. Farväl (4:34)
6. Alive Again (3:35)
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

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”

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga

Summoning a plethora of layers and genre, HELGA culminate their premier album ‘Wrapped in Mist‘ into dirgeful lamentations of mortality and mental health, punctuated by formidable drums, spectral strings and chugging riffs. The album’s first single, ‘Skogen mumlar’ (The Forest Murmurs), transcends forthwith into emotive dreamscapes that leave hairs trembling on goose-pimpled skin. Ennio Morricone echoing as the intro’s muse.

“I’ve always had a fascination with Swedish folklore,” says vocalist Helga Gabriel. “This song is about the forest-dwelling beings from those stories of old.”

‘Wrapped in Mist‘ comes out November 24.

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)
3. Water (3:55)
4. If Death Comes Now (3:58)
5. Farväl (4:34)
6. Alive Again (3:35)
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”

Cover art by David Thiérrée
Album layout by Per Wiberg

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga

Season of Mist is proud to welcome HELGA!

Hailing from both the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and the old Viking county of North Yorkshire, HELGA draw on many different influences: Swedish folk, progressive metal, post-rock, pop, black metal. 

United by vocalist Helga Gabriel, the band spin their unique genre alchemy into dark manifestations. Their debut album, ‘Wrapped in Mist’, summons formidable drumming, spectral strings and chugging riffs into lamentations on mortality and mental health.     

“A few years ago, I sent a demo to Season of Mist but to no avail”, says Helga. “Years later, I received an e-mail from Michael Berberian expressing that the label wished to work with me – I felt elated! My band and I are beyond thrilled to plunge into this new adventure with Season of Mist”.

Another announcement about ‘Wrapped in Mist’ is coming soon!

Hailing from the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and Halifax, West Yorkshire, HELGA amalgamated in 2019 in York, North Yorkshire. United by singer, Helga Gabriel, the quintet delve into a musical alchemy on their pursuit of darker manifestations.

“We draw on many different influences from Swedish folk to progressive metal to post-rock to black metal to pop. Distilling this into a single style is a challenge.” -Cai S.

Summoning this plethora of layers and genre, HELGA culminate their premier album Wrapped in Mist into
dirgeful lamentations of mortality and mental health, punctuated by formidable drumming, spectral strings and chugging riffs.

The album’s opening track, Skogen mumlar (The Forest Murmurs), transcends forthwith into emotive dreamscapes that leave hairs trembling, Ennio Morricone echoing as the intro’s muse.

But as the journey through Wrapped in Mist transpires, songs such as Farväl (Farewell) reveal HELGA’s black metal and darker sensibilities. Bewitching through this myriad range, the album’s waltzing coda flirts
with a melodic baroque that crescendos with Opeth-esque climax.

The inception of Wrapped in Mist promises to plunge HELGA deep into the spotlight of mesmerising live
performances following release. From the hills and forests of rural dwelling, this is a band destined for a journey worth following.

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

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga