NEWS: Jotungrav are reborn!

The Finnish Progressive Folk infused Black Metal duo Jotungrav have unveiled the first of four compositions to grace their approaching fourty one minute debut album “Elegi” in “Återfödd“. A 20th August via Inverse Records release, it finds vocalist and multi instrumentalist Matias Stenman joined by drummer Matias Rokio with Sargassus guitarist Teemu Leskinen mixing, mastering and adding a solo to “Segern“.

The band comments: ““Återfödd” (Swedish for “reborn”) sees Jotungrav embrace its folk metal roots more than on any other song from the band’s forthcoming album. It is largely inspired by Finnish folk music and waltzes, with time signatures that are less common in metal. As a fast and energetic song it features both uplifting melodies and majestic passages, some of which can be surprisingly danceable. The song is a rather noticeable departure from Jotungrav’s usual style, as on “Återfödd” all black metal inspiration has been stripped down and replaced by elements found in progressive melodic death metal. During its eight minute runtime the listener can hear hints of Wilderun, early Ensiferum and Finsterforst, as well as 2000’s and 2010’s folk metal in general. For the band this has struck a balance between respecting the origins of Jotungrav and progressing as a band. The song focuses on one theme alone: the indomitable human spirit. It is a reminder that the cruelty of the universe cannot break one that is filled with purpose and remains unyielding. The cover art for the single reflects the flipside of this, where the death of someone beloved isn’t just a one–sided rebirth, but a turning point for both parties. Here change happens through tragedy; one lives on in memories, while the other is changed for life.”