Five years since the release of their much-acclaimed album, “Vuur Van Verzet”, Dutch Folk / Pagan Metallers HEIDEVOLK return with their seventh studio album entitled “Wederkeer”, due for release on February 24th, 2023 via Napalm Records. The band has dropped an offiical video for its new single “Drink Met De Goden (Walhalla)”, directed by Jaap Hogendoorn.
HEIDEVOLK comment: “Today we proudly present our second music video from ‘Wederkeer’. The song, ‘Drink Met De Goden (Walhalla)’, takes us on a journey through the life of an ambitious warrior. Only young of age, he inherits his father’s sword and sets out to conquer the world, finding pleasure in feasting and fighting. When he gets older, he settles down on his father’s land and realizes there is more to life than battle and bars. He finds fulfillment with his kith and kin, whom he will protect… with his life!
With still two months to go until the release of ‘Wederkeer’, we’re gearing up for the live shows. We have added three more release shows to the release weekend and confirmed several festivals. Join us, for the Pagan Metal Brotherhood is on the rise!”
Since the release of their impressive 2005 debut, “De Strijdlust Is Geboren”, HEIDEVOLK has taken the Heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of Folk Metal. With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast Metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, HEIDEVOLK delivers an uncompromising sound and musical adventure. Their new album, “Wederkeer”, makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their genre and beyond!
In a world of myths, nature and legends of the Veluwe, Netherlands, the concept album is a powerful odyssey of the Self, deeply rooted in Metal and folklore. “Wederkeer” (meaning to “return” or “revive”) invites the listener to take a step back from the incessant barrage of media and stimuli and look inside, find out who we are, what is driving us, what our values are, and what we’ve learned from life up until now.
Recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, mixed by Joost van den Broek and mastered by Darius van Helfteren, the addition of various folk musicians on vocals, violins, cello, bukkehorns and more traditional medieval instruments make “Wederkeer” not only a bombastic Folk and Pagan Metal record at its best, but a glorious album return of HEIDEVOLK!
“Wederkeer” track listing:
- Hagalaz
- Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)
- Klauwen vooruit
- Schildenmuur
- De strijd duurt voort
- Oeros
- Wederkeer
- Ijzige nacht
- Raidho
- Ver verlangen
- Holda
- Zoervuur
You can watch the official video for “Drink Met De Goden (Walhalla)” below:
