Eihwar Electrify with Lightning New Track ‘Viking War Trance’
“We don’t want our best enemies to spare us.Nor to be spared by those we love.We are heavy drops of rain announcing lightning.” – ‘Viking War Trance’, Eihwar 2024.Poetry has the remarkable distinction of being open to interpretation. The scripture quoted above is an integral motif for French techneo-folk Viking duo Eihwar and it is powerfully unveiled after their enigmatic film clip for their new single ‘Viking War Trance’.But what does it all translate to for those who undergo their trance-inducing artistry?Is it an inspiring war cry that summons courage?Is it a poetic passage of remembrance for loved ones?Is it a historic and magical mantra that energises those who embrace its sentiment?The answer is within those who are willing to witness Eihwar’s illustriousness.Previous single ‘Völva’s Chant’ radiated feelings of tranquillity and solace; ‘Viking War Trance’ however, bestows invigoration and empowerment upon its audience. An incredible exhibition of traditional Nordic percussion alters the listeners’ heartbeats and transports their spiritual beings to enhanced states of euphoria. The anthem incredibly ebbs and flows between the sounds of fellow Season Of Mist tribe Heilung, and then fantastically fuses the incredibly innovative trance of Robert Miles’ genius. This isn’t simply a chant to experience; it is a ceremony to submit to and be electrified by.A horn begins the ritual. Asrunn’s serenade takes the congregation to a glowing ecstasy. Mark’s trembling technoid beats wonderfully waver between the “once in a lifetime” all night festivity to sensational splendour.The first and last words that are summoned and written are:“We are heavy drops of rain announcing lightning.”Eihwar invites you to join their storm, let their poetry guide you.Words by WillOakeshott@TeenWolfWill
The two-piece’s debut album Viking War Trance is out September 20 on Season of Mist.Pre-order & Pre-save here
Eihwar – Viking War Trance tracklisting
1. Viking War Trance2. Ragnarök (Viking War Trance Reforged)3. Völva’s Chant4. Geri And Freki5. Baldr6. Fenrir (Viking War Trance Reforged)7. Berserkr (Viking War Trance Reforged)8. Mjölnir9. Sir Mannelig
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