Skálmöld
Skálmöld is a metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland. The band was formed in Au… Read Full Bio ↴Skálmöld is a metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland. The band was formed in August 2009 and originally had 5 members, all of whom had been formerly active in other bands, but not all metal. From day one the band started to lay the groundwork to what would become the band's debut album.
After a couple of months a new member joined the band, a keyboard player, and thus it stands today. The sixth member's classical background brought a new dimension to the band's songwriting and various classical, as well as traditional, references can be spotted in the band's armoury.
Skálmöld's music can be described as a powerful, melodic and epic Viking Metal, mixed with the cold Icelandic darkness along with various folk influences. Kinda like Amon Amarth meets Ensiferum meets Iron Maiden meets Icelandic composer Jón Leifs.
The band's lyrical take is ambitious and follows the strict rules of traditional Icelandic poetry.
Skálmöld recorded a 2 song demo tape in January 2010. Those demo recordings were a part in trying to define the band's sound.
With an album's worth of songs Skálmöld went to the studio four months later and recorded their debut album, Baldur. Baldur is a concept album telling the epic and dramatic tale of the Icelandic viking Baldur.
In November 2010 the band signed a deal with the Faeroese record label Tutl, which will release and distribute Baldur worldwide.
Members:
Baldur Ragnarsson - Guitar
Björgvin Sigurðsson - Vocals/Guitar
Gunnar Ben - Keyboards
Jón Geir Jóhannsson - Drums
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson - Bass
Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson - Guitar
After a couple of months a new member joined the band, a keyboard player, and thus it stands today. The sixth member's classical background brought a new dimension to the band's songwriting and various classical, as well as traditional, references can be spotted in the band's armoury.
Skálmöld's music can be described as a powerful, melodic and epic Viking Metal, mixed with the cold Icelandic darkness along with various folk influences. Kinda like Amon Amarth meets Ensiferum meets Iron Maiden meets Icelandic composer Jón Leifs.
The band's lyrical take is ambitious and follows the strict rules of traditional Icelandic poetry.
Skálmöld recorded a 2 song demo tape in January 2010. Those demo recordings were a part in trying to define the band's sound.
With an album's worth of songs Skálmöld went to the studio four months later and recorded their debut album, Baldur. Baldur is a concept album telling the epic and dramatic tale of the Icelandic viking Baldur.
In November 2010 the band signed a deal with the Faeroese record label Tutl, which will release and distribute Baldur worldwide.
Members:
Baldur Ragnarsson - Guitar
Björgvin Sigurðsson - Vocals/Guitar
Gunnar Ben - Keyboards
Jón Geir Jóhannsson - Drums
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson - Bass
Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson - Guitar
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Skálmöld Lyrics
?'Ðinn Loki heitir, Óðinn opni Augu Miðgarðs vætta. Oki undir, vond…
Ad Vetri ""Vargsgól, vetrarsól, Vesturland í kringum jól. Kolsvart, h…
Árás Kvöld, úr norðri kólna fer. Kemur yfir heiðar: Vængjasláttur…
Að hausti Tveimur jafnfljótum Tiplar yfir sandinn Landið suður lokkar …
Að Sumri Allt þar féll í ljúfa löð, Landið friðsælt, gjöful tröð. Bæn…
Að vetri ""Vargsgól, vetrarsól, Vesturland í kringum jól. Kolsvart, h…
Að vori Þórunn Auðna, þá hún fæddist þungt var yfir Ísafold Eymd sem…
Baldur Minningin svíður, ég man þetta vel, missinn sem skóp hjá mé…
Dauði Ligg ég, leka mín sár, Loppinn kólnar minn nár. Dauðinn dreg…
Fenrisúlfur Sólin nú brennur af Surtarglóð, sjóðandi hafið er rautt sem…
Gleipnir Undan Loka Fenrir fæddist, fullur hroka víst var sagt. Er …
Hefnd Tindinum náð, titrar þar jörð undir fótum. Takmarkið þráð, …
Heima Víkingur á vorkvöldi Vakir yfir ánum. Fullþroskaðar fífunar …
Hel Horfir á mig Helja, hálf er ásýnd blá. Dæmdir hérna dvelja…
Kvaðning Calling Lying after long dreams, lying stiffly, dull of …
Loki Nóttin kemur og nístir inn í bein, nú í fjarska ég…
Með Drekum Hátt á vængjum vættar, Veru fylgja herir. Yfir horfir hafið,…
Með Fuglum Fugl er stærstur Fróni á, Fjallstindanna milli ná Vængjafjað…
Með Jötnum Æsist jötunn, eðliskvöt Oss frá glötun bjargar. Rífur göt á …
Miðgarðsormur Sjórinn rauður sýður. Í sortanum hann bíður. Dagrenning og d…
Miðgarður Manstu hvað gerðist í Miðgarði þá? (Ég sá, ég sá.) Margt fy…
Múspell Kvika streymir og kraftar losna, Klettar brenna, (klettar br…
Narfi Narfi ég hitti er nóttin var liðin, Niflheimahliðin. Kom h…
Niflheimur Sem vetur konungur í klakahelli, út liðast Níðhöggur á Nábít…
Niðavellir Niðavellir, náhvítur máninn skín. Dvergahellir, dulúð þér vi…
Óðinn Loki heitir, Óðinn opni Augu Miðgarðs vætta. Oki undir, vond…
Sleipnir Reiðskjótinn okkar er reisulegt hross, runninn úr Ásgarði e…
Sorg Relieved we shall both become, pray We bind our own chains. …
Upprisa Risin upp af jörðu, reikul eru spor, röddin brostin, andinn…
Valhöll Hetja er fallin, höndin sár, Höfuðið klofið að strjúpa. Gr…
Váli Sól kemur upp og sigur er unninn, Sit ég við brunninn Brynhi…