Norwegian Viking/black metal legends Helheim return with their 12th studio album — a groundbreaking release where the band does the unthinkable: creating a split album with themselves. For the first time in their over 30-year-long career, primary songwriters V'gandr and H'grimnir have divided the creative process, each taking full control over half of the album, including vocals and musical direction. The result is two distinct yet unmistakably Helheim expressions — a bold evolution of the band's signature sound.
The first half, "HrabnaR", features four standalone tracks penned by H'grimnir. Opening with the powerful "Geist", this side highlights H'grimnir’s commanding songwriting — heavy, yet rich with atmosphere — propelled by the relentless, dynamic drumming of Hrymr, whose distinctive style remains a cornerstone of Helheim's sound. From the haunting, melancholic "Sorg er dødens spade" (“Sorrow is Death’s Spade”) to the intense "Livsblot" and the stirring "Mennesket er dyret i tale" (“Man is the Beast in Speech”), this first chapter offers a profound journey through heaviness and reflection.
The second half, "Ad vesa", delves into Norse metaphysical concepts, exploring the four components of the human soul according to pre-Christian beliefs: Fylgja, Hamr, Hugr, and Hamingja. In ancient Norse thought, the soul was a composite, not a singular entity - and Helheim brings this rich, complex mythology to life through their deeply atmospheric compositions.
The 2nd single from “HrabnaR / Ad vesa” is the track “Geist”, which can be streamed or downloaded from a number of services at https://orcd.co/helheim-geist
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