Progressive black metal veterans Enslaved have announced their next studio album, ‘Mið,’ which is scheduled for an October 30th release through Nuclear Blast. The band have now unveiled the record’s latest preview in the form of “Solar Will,” accompanied by a new music video directed by Kolibri Media.
The track follows the previously released “Spirit Helper,” which features a collaboration with Kevin Kicking Woman.
Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson offered the following thoughts on “Solar Will”:
“There have been sun cults as long as Magic Man has been around (at least). The Sun is a nurturing and terrifying parent that can grant as well as obliterate life totally. Such a classic and awe-inspiring object of our worship and myths requires classic and awesome riffs, Bonham-esque drum grooves and blistering melodic flares celebrating its horrific glory. This is what that sounds like to me: ‘Solar Will’!”
Vocalist/bassist Grutle Kjellson further elaborated on the lyrical themes explored within the song:
“‘Solar Will’ explores archetypal conflicts, those that manifest in nature, the cosmos, mythology, and, above all, within the human mind. In this instance, the central struggle is expressed through one of the enduring rivalries found in Norse mythology, embodied by two important, though often somewhat overlooked, figures within the pantheon.
Readers familiar with the Norse mythological tradition will likely recognize the identities rather instantly, yet I shall refrain from naming them, allowing each reader the opportunity to engage with and decipher the lyrics on their own. After all, perhaps this is one of the essential functions of lyric writing: to invite interpretation and cultivate a sense of wonder?
The conclusion, or more precisely, the absence of one, suggests that, for human beings, chaos and dreams are at least as significant as the realities we perceive through our senses. Ultimately, the work advocates not for resolution, but for the acceptance, assimilation, and shaping of these often contradictory forces.”
‘Mið’ will feature the following eight tracks:
01 – “Non-Being”
02 – “I Am Ice” (feat. Johan Sara Jr)
03 – “Solar Will”
04 – “Mountain”
05 – “Spirit Helper” (feat. Kevin Kicking Woman)
06 – “Parting”
07 – “Tales Of Trees”
08 – “I Miðju”
Pre-orders for ‘Mið’ are now available via Enslaved’s pre-order page
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