Bjørn Riis is among Norway’s most acclaimed and prolific artists in the Progressive Rock genre. As a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, he’s transitioned from learning his trade in obscure cover bands to having worldwide success both as a forming member of Airbag and as a solo artist.
This spring, Bjørn follows up his highly acclaimed “Everything to Everyone” with a new album, “Fimbulvinter” on the 11th of April.
Watch teh official lyric video through the YouTube player below:
Purchase and Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/bjornriis-gone
“Fimbulvinter” is a personal album, based on Bjørn’s own experience dealing with anxiety. The lyrics are profoundly honest and emotional, describing utter hopelessness, paranoia and despair yet a hope and gratitude.
Riis says:
“It’s not an autobiographical album but I wanted to share some of my own experience and write about a topic that I think is very important. Mental health is something everyone is dealing with in one form or another, in different periods of life. It’s something we all can relate to but it’s still somewhat of a tabu. The music is possibly the heaviest I’ve written. There’s some really powerful stuff, with guitars and drums, but there are also beautiful and evocative moments that adds a strong contrast and diversity.”
The title, “Fimbulvinter,” refers to Norse mythology and the tale of the long winter that leads up to Ragnarok – the end of the world and a new beginning.
“Fimbulvinter” feature Bjørn on all instruments and vocals, with contributions from Airbag’s Henrik Bergan Fossum (drums), Arild Brøter from Pymlico (drums) and Kai Christoffersen.
Once again, Bjørn has teamed up with long-time collaborator Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes, who co- produced, mixed and mastered the album.
Tracklist:
01. Illhug
02. Gone
03. Panic Attack
04. She
05. Fimbulvinter
06. Fear of Abandoned
“Fimbulvinter” will be available CD, Digipak, Digital and Black Vinyl LP and Coloured Vinyl LP formats, and can now be pre-ordered at:
Karisma Records Webshop // Karisma US Webshop // Bandcamp