After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folk metal fans’ enthusiasm – especially the Scandinavian strain – VANSIND finally release today their debut album, “Mørket”. With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history. 

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Valhal too. 

“Mørket” is out today on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music. Orders are available here. Digital version here.

 The band also released the official video of the song “Den Første Fejde”. Check it out below.

Vansind was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. The band is based in Slagelse, Denmark, though the members are from all over the country. Just as the members’ geographical difference their musical background is also vastly different (with members of Panzerchrist, Iron Fire, Vanir, Detest and Mindmare gracing the lineup), they share their love for the music and a wish to add something special to the Danish folk scene. This year alone they graced festivals such as Næstved Metalfest, Asgaard Rock Festival, Warhorns Festival (UK), Hörnerfest (DE) and Burning Q Festival (DE) and they’re now set sailing for a bigger conquering trip with their amazing debut studio album. 

“Mørket” tracklist:
1. Den Store Ask 
2. Grib Til Våben 
3. Blodmosen 
4. Før Dagen Gryr 
5. Den Første Fejde 
6. Blót 
7. Rejsen Mod Nord 
8. Frigg 

Lineup:
J. Asgaard – vocals
Line Burglin – vocals
Kirk Backarach – guitars
Mikael Christensen – bass
Rikke Klint Johansen – keyboards, tinwhistles, bagpipes
Danni Lyse Jelsgaard – drums

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“Grib Til Våben” (A Call To Arms) is the first single from VANSIND‘s upcoming debut album “Mørket”, to be released this year on Mighty Music. A song about the Scandinavian people’s journeys towards the highlands in the north, “Grib Til Våben” tells a tale of a cunning attack under the cover of darkness, which the attacking Vikings had expected would go as easily as when they took England in the south. But it is also the story of a brave people with a strong leader who grows into the role of her people’s true hero and ruler. On the coast, one will discover the beauty of the elusive thistle, which at first glance seems harmless, but which will always defend itself and draw blood from those too proud to respect it. Similarly, the Scottish clansmen will defend themselves to the death and will certainly not surrender until the final battle is decided. 

With the defining sound of the bagpipes, which brings to mind the wild heather of the highlands and the rugged Scottish coastal landscapes, combined with the hard-hitting rhythmic folk-metal sound, Vansind once again shows themselves from the melodic and at the same time dark and heavy side.

Today, VANSIND team up with Metal Shock Finland to premiere “Grib Til Våben” official video for Finnish territory, enjoy it here:

After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folk metal fans’ enthusiasm – especially the Scandinavian strain – VANSIND is finally ready to release its debut album, “Mørket”. With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history. 

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Valhal too. 

Vansind was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. The band is based in Slagelse, Denmark, though the members are from all over the country. Just as the members’ geographical difference their musical background is also vastly different (with members of Panzerchrist, Iron Fire, Vanir, Detest and Mindmare gracing the lineup), they share their love for the music and a wish to add something special to the Danish folk scene. This year alone they graced festivals such as Næstved Metalfest, Asgaard Rock Festival, Warhorns Festival (UK), Hörnerfest (DE) and Burning Q Festival (DE) and they’re now set sailing for a bigger conquering trip with their amazing debut studio album. 

“Mørket” will be released on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 17th, 2023. 

Lineup:
J. Asgaard – vocals
Line Burglin – vocals
Kirk Backarach – guitars
Mikael Christensen – bass
Rikke Klint Johansen – keyboards, tinwhistles, bagpipes
Danni Lyse Jelsgaard – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/grib-til-vaben

Webshop: https://bit.ly/van-mor

More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/vansindofficial
https://www.instagram.com/vansindband/
https://vansind.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Nykhf9j9EMdq4K8LeaDfe
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vansind/1501668341

After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folk metal fans’ enthusiasm – especially the Scandinavian strain – VANSIND is finally ready to release its debut album, “Mørket”. With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history. 

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Valhal too. 

“Mørket” will be released on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 17th, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.

The first single and official video from the album, “Grib Til Våben”, will be available tomorrow, Friday and can be pre-saved here.

Vansind was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. The band is based in Slagelse, Denmark, though the members are from all over the country. Just as the members’ geographical difference their musical background is also vastly different (with members of Panzerchrist, Iron Fire, Vanir, Detest and Mindmare gracing the lineup), they share their love for the music and a wish to add something special to the Danish folk scene. This year alone they graced festivals such as Næstved Metalfest, Asgaard Rock Festival, Warhorns Festival (UK), Hörnerfest (DE) and Burning Q Festival (DE) and they’re now set sailing for a bigger conquering trip with their amazing debut studio album.

Lineup:
J. Asgaard – vocals
Line Burglin – vocals
Kirk Backarach – guitars
Mikael Christensen – bass
Rikke Klint Johansen – keyboards, tinwhistles, bagpipes
Danni Lyse Jelsgaard – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/van-mor

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UPRISING! Records continue expanding its family and is very proud to announce the signing of the Danish folk metal band VANSIND. The seven-piece group from Slagelse is already making some ripples in the domestic scene with merely two singles and one EP released in the last few months and it’s now time to take the next step and bring them to the international scene with a full-length studio album.

”After the completion of ’Den Farefulde Tour’ in the autumn of 2021, Vansind is now ready for the next voyage”, the band says.”We are therefore happy to announce, that we have signed an agreement with UPRISING! Records for the release of our debut full-length album, which we are currently working on and expect to record during 2022. Target’s position as a forerunner in the Danish metal community, including folk metal, makes us believe that this is the next logical step that can bring Vansind further out to all our danish and foreign listeners. We are certain that this cooperation with UPRISING! Records will be beneficial for us both, and we are eager to see what we can achieve together.”

Vansind was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. The band is based in Slagelse, Denmark, though the members are from all over the country. Just as the members’ geographical difference their musical background is also vastly different, they share their love for the music and a wish to add something special to the Danish folk scene. With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil the band wishes to make the soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired from the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history.

Debuting in 2020 with the single ’Valborgsnat’ (Walpurgis’ Night) and the three-song ep ’MXIII’ in 2021, Vansind is ready to play the songs to the wider international public. Bring your mead and maidens and join us for an energetic folk metal night. Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And if you enter the dance, maybe a glimpse of Valhal.