Svalbard release new music video for ‘To Wilt Beneath The Weight’

SVALBARD have released a new music video!

The new music video, for the track To Wilt Beneath The Weight, is taken from the  British metal band’s latest album, The Weight Of The Mask, which was released in October last year.

The release of the new music video comes ahead of the band’s supporting role to ENSLAVED on their European and UK tour, which kicks off in March.

Speaking about the new music video, vocalist/guitarist Serena Cherry says, “we filmed this live video at The O2 Forum in London, which is the very same place that I saw one of my first ever metal shows! (It was MUDVAYNE!) The feeling of walking out onto that stage where I have seen so many inspiring metal musicians play was surreal. Truly one of those ‘pinch me’ moments. To have this wonderful memory of performing at Beyond The Redshift is very special to me, it was one of those awesome festivals where you get to watch and meet so many fantastic artists.

To Wilt Beneath The Weight is about the pressures and sacrifices you make as a touring musician. The lyrics explore the strain it can put on relationships and the challenging times that come with being away so often. This song features my favourite SVALBARD lyric, which is ‘grit your teeth when they’ve just been broken’. Which represents the determination against all odds to keep persevering with your passions. It also features the lyric I find the most painful, which is: ‘completely at the mercy of every form of insincerity’. Every time I scream that line on stage I choke up because it feels so raw and real.”

Watch the official music video for To Wilt Beneath The Weight here: 

The Weight Of The Mask is set for release on October 6th via Nuclear Blast Records. Like what you heard? Check out our latest feature with the band here!

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