Heidevolk announce new album ‘Wederkeer’

November 18, 2022 James Weaver

HEIDEVOLK have announced a new album!

Titled Wederkeer, the upcoming album from the Dutch folk metal band is the follow-up to 2018’s Vuur Van Verzet, and is scheduled to be released in February next year, via Napalm Records.

Speaking about the upcoming album, the band says, “after an unprecedented five year wait since Vuur Van Verzet we are back with our new album. Wederkeer will take you on an introspective journey through stories about growing up and crafting your own path. From hunting the aurochs to gain it’s untamed courage, to the mental struggles in the depth of a crisis. From the shield-wall to protect kith and kin, to the fierce fight of a senseless battle. We wrapped these stories in furious metal songs and folkloric soundscapes and we can’t wait to share it all with you!”

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Klauwen Vooruit. Speaking about the new song and its accompanying music video, the band says, “we’re incredibly excited to present you the first song and music video of our new album. Klauwen Vooruit (The Hunter’s Claw) brings you the story about the extraordinary pact between Wolf and Raven. A bond between predator and scavenger where ravens alert wolves to nearby prey. The wolves respond to the raven’s call, kill the prey, eat their share and leave the carcass for the ravens to feast on. …And there is more coming up, a lot more!”

Watch the official music video for Klauwen Vooruit here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List:

1. Hagalaz
2. Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)
3. Klauwen Vooruit
4. Schildenmuur
5. De Strijd Duurt Voort
6. Oeros
7. Wederkeer
8. IJzige Nacht
9. Raidho
10. Ver Verlangen
11. Holda
12. Zomervuur
13. Drinking with the Gods (Valhalla)
14. The Hunter’s Claw