Thyrfing – Vanagandr
Despotz Records
8,5/10,0
Brief:
Vanagandr is the forthcoming new full-length from long-running Swedish Viking/Pagan metal act THYRFING, the record serves as the band’s first proper studio output in eight years!
Vanagandr was co-recorded and co-produced by Jakob Herrmann (In Flames, Machine Head, Evergrey) at Top Floor Studios, in Gothenburg, Sweden with renowned producer/engineer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, U.D.O., Katatonia) looking after the mix and mastering. The art concept for Vanagandr was executed by former Dark Tranquillity guitarist Niklas Sundin of Cabin Fever Media who reconnects with the band once again (he did the Vansinnesvisor album back in 2002).
THYRFING emerged from the ever-growing underground scene in Sweden back in 1995. After seven full-length albums and numerous live performances worldwide, the band stands among the most revered of the Viking/Pagan metal genre and 2021 will prove that THYRFING are so much more with a truly outstanding and self-contained musical offering.
Tracklist:
- Döp dem i eld
- Undergångens länkar
- Rötter
- Fredlös
- Järnhand
- Håg och minne
- Träldomsord
- Jordafärd
Main Focus Tracks:
- Döp dem i eld
- Rötter
- Fredlös
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Undergångens länkar
- Järnhand
- Jordafärd
Line-Up:
Jens Rydén – vocals
Patrik Lindgren – guitars
Fredrik Hernborg – guitars
Joakim Kristensson – bass, keyboards
Dennis Ekdahl – drums
Comments:
Viking metal infiltrated the mainstream decades ago, but the genre still needs fresh blood to provide frequent reminders of what the real thing sounds like. Recommended!
Contact:
Thyrfing
Videos:
Selected Discography:
Thyrfing – 1998
Valdr Galga – 1999
Urkraft – 2000
Vansinnesvisor – 2002
Farsotstider – 2005
Hels vite – 2008
De ödeslösa – 2013
Vanagandr – 2021