Folk/Viking Metallers GRIMNER, have released an official lyric video for “Hämtad Av Valkyrior” (Retrieved By Valkyries), the third single from their upcoming album “Urfader”, out on November 18th via Despotz Records. It tells of the occurence when warrior’s are taken by the Valkyries to the halls of Oden, to feast and brawl with ancestors and gods.
The song is pretty fast-paced and has a victorious and majestic feeling to it, but at the same time follows the GRIMNER tradition of keeping a bit of darkness lurking beneath. For who knows who will be worthy, and who will not? Enjoy!
GRIMNER commment about the new single: “Those who fall in battle shall hear the sound of wings approaching, and after they have drawn their last breath, be resurrected and taken to halls of gold. The Allfather welcomes them to join the ranks of the Enhärjar, and to fight in the final war of the world.
This single is probably as close to Power Metal as we will get, but make no mistake, this is GRIMNER through and through. We felt that the tone of this song perfectly conveys the feelings that the ancient warriors may have hoped for as they soared with the valkyries toward the giant gates of Valhalla.”
GRIMNER return with fire and power. Their roots and influences of Swedish Death Metal and their love of Heavy and Power Metal is weaved together with enchanting folk melodies and pagan choirs to create their own unique sound once again – all sung in their native Swedish, as always.
The crisp and fresh new sound of this album really makes you hear what GRIMNER all is about. Thrashing guitar riffs, the mix of powerful clean and harsh vocals, pounding drums, all mixed with beautiful and distinct flutes and other folk instruments make for an atmosphere that fits the tales of the old Norse gods and folklore alike.
GRIMNER, founded in 2008, shows that the past with few years of silence and pandemics hasn’t been for nothing – silence means working. In the wake of a plague, GRIMNER emerge battle-scarred to release new tunes and tales to the world, inspired as always by ancient nordic myths and history. At the same time, this album certainly brings something special to the genre.
“Urfader” track listing:
- Hämtad av valkyrior
- Där fröet skall spira
- Västerled
- Ulvhednars natt
- Ur vågorna
- Helvandrarna
- Elftevisan
- Glöd
- Ivaldes söner
- En sista sköldborg
- Tiundaland
You can watch the official lyric video for “Hämtad Av Valkyrior” below:
