Warfarer is thrilled to announce the release of “Heir Uncrowned”, the powerful opening single from their upcoming concept album, “A Tale Beyond the Pale” which is set to be released on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
This bombastic track tells the story of a protagonist who falls from grace and is driven by jealousy to slay his own brother. The song’s narrative sets the stage for the tale that unfolds throughout the album.
“We wanted to convey the raw emotions and the motivations behind the protagonist’s downfall and subsequent journey. We’ve always enjoyed stories, and we wanted to create a video that would convey the events of the song as we imagined them.”
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people’s great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, “A Tale Beyond the Pale”, set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Photo by Tanja Varvio, edit by Kalle Puutio
