Norwegian black metal force GAAHLS WYRD is set to release their highly anticipated album Braiding the Stories via Season of Mist. Fronted by the enigmatic Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal, the band continues to push the boundaries of their genre, weaving a rich tapestry of primal intensity and transcendental beauty.
Braiding the Stories takes listeners on an alchemical journey through the realms of consciousness and dreams, with each track exploring the thin veils between reality and the unseen. Songs like “The Dream Master” and “Flowing Starlight” fuse reflective melodies with raw, visceral power, creating a soundscape that invites introspection and transformation.
Gaahl’s haunting vocals are complemented by the adept musicianship of Ole “Lust Kilman” Walaunet, Andreas “Nekroman” Salbu, and Kevin “Spektre” Kvåle. Together, they craft a sonic narrative that not only speaks to black metal fans but transcends the genre’s limits. This album will resonate deeply with followers of bands like Mayhem, Wardruna, and Enslaved.
With cover photography by Øivind Myksvoll, “Braiding the Stories” promises to be a profound exploration of self-discovery and the eternal dance between the seen and the unseen.
The album’s tracklist includes:
Side A:
1. The Dream
2. Braiding the Stories
3. Voices in My Head
4. Time and Timeless Timeline
5. And the Now
Side B:
6. Through the Veil
7. Visions and Time
8. Root the Will
9. Flowing Starlight
Prepare to immerse yourself in the labyrinthine depths of GAAHLS WYRD’s latest offering, set for release soon.
Pre-Orders are open now here.