Hin helga kvöl

Sólstafir
Hin helga kvöl

32,89 EUR
LP
Century Media
Release date: 08/Nov/2024
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Sales Rank: #2666 in Heavy Metal
#4745 in Rock
Style: Heavy Metal
Product No.: 2101228954

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Details / Tracklist: 01. "Hun andar"
02. "Hin helga kv?l"
03. "Blakkrakki"
04. "Salumessa"
05. "Vor as"
06. "Freygatan"
07. "Gr#la"
08. "Nu mun ljosi# deyja"
09. "Kuml (forspil, salmur, kve#ja)"
Number of discs: 1
Language (ice)
Extra-Infos: Red Art Print
Description:Hin helga kvöl (The Holy Suffering) is a profound exploration of raw emotion and stark beauty, deeply inspired by Sólstafirâ??s cultural heritage and Iceland's breathtaking landscapes. Sólstafir, meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to sunlight piercing through dark clouds at dusk, capturing the essence of Hin helga kvöl, a beacon of hope shining through the heaviest of times. Sólstafir confronts inner demons and transcends rock and roll decadence, creating music that resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. Recorded at Flóki Studios in the remote Skagafjörður, Iceland, the change of scenery has profoundly influenced the album's atmosphere. Hin helga kvöl features eight tracks blending Sólstafir's signature melancholic sound with elements from their past, merging black metal roots with tuneful, anthemic rock. Reflecting on the album's title, Tryggvason shares: "We all suffer in life, and even nature suffers. It can be found in religion and spirituality as well. Hin helga kvöl means 'The Holy Suffering,' representing the struggle we all face." The albumâ??s stunning cover art by Rowan E Cassidy, featuring charcoal shadows, perfectly illustrates the emotional depth and breathtaking altitudes of Hin helga kvöl. Tryggvason describes the music with one word: "alone," capturing the essence of Sólstafir's unfiltered and ardently emotional sound. Sólstafirâ??s music is shaped by diverse influences, including Black Metal, Classic Rock, Post-Rock, Punk, and the stark beauty of Icelandic nature, crafting a unique sound all of their own. Hin helga kvöl promises to be a bright, shining milestone in Sólstafirâ??s illustrious career, illuminating the path from darkness to light. This November, let that undiluted haunting beauty and spiritual raw power of Hin helga kvöl run free in your mind. Suffering has never felt this enlightening. The album is available as: Ltd. CD Box Set, Ltd. CD Digipak, black LP, Ltd. Gatefold red LP & Art print. - RED ART PRINT
Gatefold cover, art print.
"Hin helga kvöl" is a captivating LP by the acclaimed Icelandic band Sólstafir, released through Century Media. This album showcases Sólstafir's signature blend of atmospheric post-rock and metal, characterized by haunting melodies, expansive soundscapes, and deeply emotional vocals sung in their native Icelandic language. The record takes listeners on an immersive journey through raw emotion and cinematic storytelling, reflecting the stark beauty of Iceland?s landscapes. Sólstafir has earned international recognition for their unique style and powerful live performances, with previous albums like "Ótta" and "Berdreyminn" receiving critical acclaim across Europe and beyond. Century Media, renowned for supporting innovative artists in rock and metal genres since 1988, continues its legacy of excellence with this release.
Cover: 12" vinyl sleeve-jacket
Manufacturer No.: 19802819231
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