“It is a song about dying,” says Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (guitar, vocals) about “Hin Helga Kvöl”. “It is about the realization that you will die sooner than later and consciously witnessing the end of your own world. It is one’s own personal idea of Ragnarök – or Armageddon. What happens afterwards? Are we reborn or are we simply food for the worms…”
The video was directed by Karl Ágúst Guðmundsson for Polarama and premieres here:
After the release of the album Sólstafir will embark on the “Nordic Descent Tour 2024” that features a very special line-up with Oranssi Pazuzu while the opening slot with be split between Hamferð (13. – 24.11.) and Helga (26.11. – 9.12.).
Artwork done by Costin Chioreanu, Twilight Media
Legendary Icelanders Sólstafir recently announced signing to Century Media Records. They are no strangers to the music world with their 20+ years of performing across the Globe as they consistently amaze audiences with their hearts on their sleeves from the first note. With a full catalog of truly exceptional timeless hits to perform, as well as some much-anticipated new music, the atmospheric Icelandic rock n’roll sound that is uniquely Sólstafir always delivers to those who bear witness to their epic sets that take you on a journey through the ice and snow, fire and lava and breathtaking soundscapes of their homeland.
Photo by Katie Metcalfe
