Sólstafir - Hin Helga Kvöl (LP)

EAN code : 0198028123310
Carrier : LP
Release date : 8-11-2024

Hin helga kvöl (The Holy Suffering) is a soul-searching exploration of raw emotion and stark beauty, deeply inspired by the cultural heritage of Sólstafir and the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. Sólstafir, meaning “veil rays” in Icelandic, references sunlight piercing through dark clouds at dusk and captures the essence of Hin helga kvöl, a beacon of hope shining through the darkest of times. Confronting inner demons and transcending the decadence of rock & roll, Sólstafir creates music that resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. Recorded at Flóki Studios in remote Skagafjörður, Iceland, the change of scenery has profoundly influenced the mood of the album. Hin helga kvöl features eight tracks that blend Sólstafir’s signature melancholic sound with elements from their past, fusing their black metal roots with moody, anthemic rock. On the album’s title, Tryggvason says: “We all suffer in life and even nature suffers. It can also be found in religion and spirituality. Hin helga kvöl means ‘The Holy Suffering’ and represents the struggle we all face.” The stunning charcoal-shaded cover artwork by Rowan E Cassidy perfectly illustrates the emotional depth and breathtaking heights of Hin helga kvöl. Tryggvason describes the music with one word: “alone”, capturing the essence of Sólstafir’s unfiltered and fiery emotional sound. Sólstafir’s music is shaped by a variety of influences including Black Metal, Classic Rock, Post-Rock, Punk and the stark beauty of Icelandic nature, creating a sound that is all their own. Hin helga kvöl promises to be a bright, shining milestone in Sólstafir’s illustrious career, illuminating the path from darkness to light. This November, let the unadulterated haunting beauty and spiritual raw power of Hin helga kvöl run free in your mind. Suffering has never felt so enlightened.

Tracklist:

• 1. Their Andar
• 2. Hin Helga Kvol
• 3. Black Krakki
• 4. Salumessa
• 5. Before As
• 6. Freygatan
• 7. Gryla
• 8. Now Mun Ljosið Deyja
• 9. Kuml (Forspil, Salmur, Kveðja)