Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands cover

Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands

Skálmöld · 2013

197 min · 28 tracks · folk metal · viking metal

Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous folk metal, creating a dramatic saga of Norse mythology.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic narratives of mythology
  • long-form immersive listening experience
  • cathartic crescendos and climaxes
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • dramatic orchestral soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands' was released in December 2013, Skálmöld had established themselves as a prominent force in the Icelandic metal scene, following their acclaimed albums 'Baldur' and 'Með Vættum'. This album was notable for its collaboration with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, marking a significant evolution in their sound and presentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Ensiferum· Amon Amarth· Korpiklaani

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Innrás 3:53
  • 2 Árás 6:41
  • 3 Gleipnir 4:05
  • 4 Narfi 4:25
  • 5 Sorg 5:34
  • 6 Loki 12:36
  • 7 Fenrisúlfur 6:18
  • 8 Miðgarðsormur 5:37
  • 9 Hel 6:13
  • 10 Kvaðning 11:23
  • 11 Baldur 12:25

Disc 2

  • 1 Heima 4:03
  • 2 Innrás 3:53
  • 3 Árás 6:40
  • 4 Gleipnir 4:43
  • 5 Upprisa 7:23
  • 6 Sleipnir 6:30
  • 7 Narfi 4:37
  • 8 Hefnd 5:26
  • 9 Sorg 5:49
  • 10 Loki 12:58
  • 11 Fenrisúlfur 7:06
  • 12 Miðgarðsormur 5:52
  • 13 Dauði 6:49
  • 14 Valhöll 5:23
  • 15 Hel 6:23
  • 16 Kvaðning 11:32
  • 17 Baldur 12:54

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