Helga: Dalarna and Halifax Based Haunted Ethereal Progressive Metal band reminisce on dark memories with “Alive Again;” “Wrapped In Mist” full-length to drop November 24th via Season Of Mist. Watch the official music video through the YouTube player below:
A vast exploration of sonic textures present themselves on Helga‘s premier album “Wrapped in Mist,” as chugging riffs, spectral strings and imposing drums converge into one.
The third single, “Alive Again” presents the pains of struggling with mental health in a haunting and introspective piece. Subtle guitar riffs and austere percussive patterns eloquently make way for Helga Gabriel‘s chilling vocals to shine through.
“I’ve had my fair share of battles with mental health over the years,” says vocalist Helga Gabriel. “It’s in those moments that I need music the most.“
For Helga, “Alive Again” is a product of such a dark moment in her life, and it gives her the space to express the emotions felt through such a difficult period.
A beautifully animated music video created by Yevheniia Vynokurova accompanies the track, illustrating the poignant message in its lyricism.
“Wrapped in Mist” comes out 24 November.
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Summoning a plethora of layers and genre, Helga culminate their premier album “Wrapped in Mist” into dirgeful lamentations of mortality and mental health, punctuated by formidable drums, spectral strings and chugging riffs. The album’s first single, “Skogen Mumlar” (The Forest Murmurs), transcends forthwith into emotive dreamscapes that leave hairs trembling on goose-pimpled skin. Ennio Morricone echoing as the intro’s muse.
“I’ve always had a fascination with Swedish folklore,” says vocalist Helga Gabriel. “This song is about the forest-dwelling beings from those stories of old.“
In case you missed it watch the haunting video for “Skogen Mumlar” HERE.
Tracklist:
01. Skogen mumlar
02. Burden
03. Water
04. If Death Comes Now
05. Farväl
06. Alive Again
07. Vast And Wild
08. Som en trumma
09. Mountain Song
10. Wrapped In Mist
Lineup:
Helga Gabriel / Vocals
Cai Sumption / Guitar
Cameron Gledhill / Guitar
Ryan Fairclough / Bass
Sami Javed / Drums
Additional musicians on “Skogen Mumlar”:
Damian Bolotin / Violin
Ayran Nicodemo / Violin
Joe Zeitlin / Cello
Bruno Migliari / Double Bass
Mafram do Maracanã / Percussion