King of Asgard premiere cover of 'Upon Raging Waves' ahead of album release

King of Asgard premiere cover of 'Upon Raging Waves' ahead of album release

Ahead of the release of their upcoming album, :taudr: , Sweden's KING OF ASGARD have premiered a cover of the Mithotyn track Upon Raging Waves. :taudr: will be released via Trollmusic on March 17, 2017.

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Of the track, the band commented:

“With a tradition of recording cover songs the King now, on : t a u d r :, offer you a tune of our own heritage and past. We’ve basically been asked about doing this since the birth of King of Asgard but have instead tributed our personal masters. Anyway, a concert promoter asked us for a Mithotyn song performed live. We agreed and also decide to record it for the album. Thus, here we are presenting you one of the genre’s strongest tunes and trailblazing trademarks; Upon Raging Waves.

“Representing an important piece of King of Asgard’s past and personal history as well as King of Asgard and Mithotyn share the similar concepts in music as in lyrical approach... and with this we’re finally at the stage of releasing : t a u d r : upon a slumbering and unaware world. Unleash... the fury of the Norse!”

:taudr: will be the band's fourth studio album, following on from their 2014 opus, Karg. :taudr: maintains the distinctive style of previous releases, incorporating nuances of Nordic black metal, hints of folk and, of course, grandiose melodies. After almost two decades on the frontline of Swedish metal, the musicians have earned their stripes and established a true sense of their identity, which shines through on this five track release, which was recorded at Endarker Studio, by: Magnus 'Devo' Andersson.

Of the new record, the band comments: "With a sharpened herd, newly acquired focus in heart and in all it's surrounding, :taudr: reveals itself as a proof of our very best accomplishment to date - in all senses. One always states such but this is truly what we all feel and it marks a new chapter, without a doubt."

Vocalist Karl Beckman's penchant for melody has ensured KING OF ASGARD - and before them, Mithotyn - stood out amongst their peers. The soaring vocals are complemented by a new approach that sees Ted Sjulmark add his voice to choir arrangements, and even the incorporation of a hurdy-gurdy.

Lyrically and thematically, :taudr: focuses on death and the afterlife, although there is a distinct nod to the band's personal and collective traditional roots. :taudr: is an album that showcases a band that knows how to use the familiar elements of past creativity, and mesh it with the sound of individuals finding their own creative stride... wherever it may take them.

:taudr: Tracklisting

  1. The Curse and the Wanderer
  2. Death and a new Sun
  3. :taudr:
  4. ...for the Fury of the Norse
  5. Upon raging Waves (cover)
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