(written by Islander)

Over the last decade the Swedish black metal band Seid have released five albums, with a sixth one named Dystopolis set for release by ATMF on December 11th. Thematically, they have built a reputation for delving into ancient Norse lore and Viking culture. Musically, they have demonstrated creative progression, sometimes in quite unexpected ways.

The themes of the new album are worth considering before we get to the main point of this feature, which is the premiere of a song from the new album named “Urdseiðr“. Here is how ATMF’s press materials describe them: Continue reading »