Dödsrit Captivate with Genre-Crossing Soundscapes on ‘Nocturnal Fire’

Veiled in the dreary mists of Nordic winter, Dödsrit's music maintains a profound and spiritual link to its ancestral homeland. Like the captivating vistas adorning the Swedish province of Dalarna, the band's newest single, 'Nocturnal Fire,' possesses an ageless quality that sounds both of its time, yet rooted in something much older. It’s Dödsrit's penchant for seamlessly weaving together these traditional and contemporary influences that enables them to craft such a diverse musical tapestry - one that is so singularly proficient, and poignantly intriguing.Stirring, atmospheric melodies undulate under the weight of seismic drum hits, galloping forward in epic charges that conjure imagery owing as much to Bathory, as they do to the evocative soundscapes composed by Ulver. ‘Nocturnal Fire’s’ soaring guitar passages, bolstered by modern production, boast a sonic gravity that can entirely consume the space they reverberate within; and it’s a style employed by fellow black metal confrères Blackbraid and Wayfarer.Permeating all elements herein, is that crust-punk ethos / edge that informs everything Dödsrit's create. It garnishes ‘Nocturnal Fire’ with a cross-genre appeal that reaches far and wide - from those drawn to its sense of primordial evil, to the true-blue headbangers alike.‘Nocturnal Fire’ will feature on Dödsrit’s upcoming album, Nocturnal Will, due for release on March 22, 2024 via Wolves of Hades.Words by Alex Burgess (@alexburgess.writer)

Listen to 'Nocturnal Fire' here.

Pre-order Nocturnal Will here.

Dödsrit - Nocturnal Will tracklisting

1. Irjala2. Nocturnal Fire3. Ember and Ash4. Utmed Gyllbergens Stig5. As Death Comes Reaping6. Celestial Will

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