Skálmöld release new music video for ‘Verðandi’

SKÁLMÖLD have released a brand new music video!

The new music video, for the track Verðandi, is taken from the Icelandic folk metal band’s upcoming new album, Ýdalir, which is scheduled to be released in August this year.

Speaking about the new song and its accompanying music video, vocalist/guitarist Björgvin Sigurðsson says, “the second song we present to you from our upcoming album is Verðandi. Parts of the story of Ullur presented on the album are told through the eyes of the Norns – Urður, Verðandi and Skuld. Past, present and future. The Norns live at the foot of Yggdrasill where they spin the threads of fate of all men. The three Norns all get their own song on the album and here we enter the realm of the present with Verðandi.

In two ways this song has a really classic feel to it. Firstly it is heavily inspired by the more classic styles of Metal and has a very old-school vibe. Secondly it can be seen as a classic SKÁLMÖLD song, driven forward by a really catchy and folk inspired melody, yet still heavy and epic. This is one of my favorite songs on the album and I am super happy with how it turned out. It is also really fun to play and we realized when shooting the video and playing along to the track that this is one of the songs from the new album that will most definitely become a constant in our live shows. But before you press play, I must tell you that the main melody is insanely catchy and will probably haunt you in your sleep for days. Consider yourself warned. Cheers!”

Watch the official music video for Verðandi here:

Ýdalir is set for release on August 18th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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