SÓLSTAFIR/VREID
SOGNDAL, NORWAY/HENGILL, ICELAND
In this enrapturing cinematic alliance, Norway’s Vreid and Iceland’s Sólstafir join forces with duelling, a driving,riff-powered belter, ends with the lyric, , which doesn’t sound too bad, beholding the majestic fjord and lush green forests behind them. Focusing on their latest release, , ’s six-track set showcases the band’s power and spacious melodic alchemy. come out swinging with , and as Aðalbjörn Tryggvason hits the track’s climactic scream, it’s clear that the band have tapped into the primal energy coursing through the active volcano beneath their feet. Their spare and deeply immersive five-track set includes setlist staples and . As live shows make their comeback, it’s inspiring to see bands continue to explore new ways of bringing their music to the fans.
