With “And the Now”, Norwegian Grammy winners Gaahls Wyrd are revealing the beating heart of their upcoming second album. The third single spun from Braiding the Stories twist and turns black metal into something darker and dreamier.
“And the Now” captures the essence of Gaahls Wyrd’s latest musical evolution. The third single off Braiding the Stories draws us deeper into the mercurial frontman’s self-appointed “White Lodge”, which floats somewhere between dreams and the subconscious.
Anchored by Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal’s dynamic vocals and Ole “Lust Kilman” Walaunet’s stunning guitars, “And the Now” channels the energy of ‘80s and ‘90s gothic rock without sacrificing the esoteric intensity that defines Gaahls Wyrd. Recorded at Solslottet Studio in Bergen, Norway, and produced alongside Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Wardruna), the song reinforces the band’s commitment to experimentation and depth. Once again, they’re cinematic, vivid, and audaciously unclassifiable.
Tracklist
1. The Dream (2:11)
2. Braiding the Stories (8:37) [WATCH]
3. Voices in My Head (2:00)
4. Time and Timeless Timeline (3:03) [WATCH]
5. And the Now (5:49) [LISTEN]
6. Through the Veil (1:57)
7. Visions and Time (6:00)
8. Root the Will (5:25)
9. Flowing Starlight (7:11)
Full runtime: 42:15
Origin: Norway (NO)
Style: Esoteric Extreme Metal
FFO: Gorgoroth, Enslaved, Trelldom
Braiding the Stories is out June 6th, 2025 on Season of Mist.
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