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Árstíðir lífsins released ‘Aldrlok’

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Today Árstíðir lífsins returns with their much anticipated sixth album titled ‘Aldrlok’. Similar to previous albums, ‘Aldrlok’ features nine songs with a total playing time of 82 minutes, and contains both modern and classic Black Metal elements, as well as ambient folklore patterns supported by dark chants and classical instruments. … Continue reading →

Árstíðir lífsins – ‘Saga á tveim tungum II: Eigi fjǫll né firðir’ (2020)

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Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 22 May 2020 Label: Ván Records As if this year isn’t going to be overflowing with epic releases already, the next opus from Arstidir LIfsins has reached us nice and early. Set to be unleashed on May 22nd via their label Van Records, “Saga á tveim tungum II: … Continue reading →

Árstíðir lífsins – ‘Saga á tveim tungum I: Vápn ok viðr’ (2019)

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Rating: 9/10 Release: 26 April 2019 Label: Ván Records If your mind hasn’t already been blown by what Arstidir Lifsins has put forth up to this point, then prepare yourselves for annihilation…in a good way. Formed in 2008, Arstidir Lifsins (“The Seasons Of Life”) is semi-international in origin (Germany/Iceland) and … Continue reading →

Árstíðir Lífsins between Odin and Monks

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arstidir lifsins aldafodr ok munka drottinn

Árstíðir Lífsins have recently released one of the most incredible and awe inspiring albums that I have ever heard with “Aldafǫðr ok munka dróttinn” (“Óðinn and the God of the Monks”) an 81 minute masterpiece in metal history. Combining elements of Old Norse literature/stories, ambient/folk/modern instrumentation and numerous vocal styles, Árstíðir Lífsins have created an overwhelming tribute to the past and folklore of the countries of the north. Stefán was able to answer some questions regarding the band, the album and their philosophy……
Jeff (Folk-Metal.NL): First off, Stefan, congratulations are in order regarding “Aldafǫðr ok munka dróttinn”, potentially my top album of the year. What has been the feedback regarding this amazing work been?
Stefan: Hello Jeff, the reactions to “Aldafǫðr ok munka dróttinn” have been fantastic so far. In fact, I didn’t come across a single bad review at all.

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Árstíðir lífsins – ‘Aldafǫðr ok munka dróttinn’ (2015)

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Rating: 10/10 Release: 6 March 2015 Label: Van Records I will be the first one to admit (and rightfully so) that I am guilty of overusing the word “epic” to describe most things that are cool, interesting, or just awesome…mostly, in regards to music. Hearing the new Árstíðir lífsins album … Continue reading →

Árstíðir lífsins – ‘Þættir úr sögu norðrs’ (EP 2014)

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Rating: 7.5/10 Release: 21 March 2014 Label: Van Records The Icelandic band Árstíðir Lífsins doesn’t know how to stop. At the end of 2013, they already released a split with Helrunar. Right now they’re back with an own EP, called ‘Þættir úr sögu norðrs’, which can roughly be translated as … Continue reading →

Helrunar/Árstídir Lífsins – ‘Fragments – A Mythological Excavation’ (Split EP 2013)

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Rating: 7.5/10 Release: 5 July 2013 Label: Prophecy Records / Ván Records “Fragments – A Mythological Excavation” is a split-EP with just 2 songs on it, one from each band. While this doesn’t seem like much, both songs are of such a length (both longer than 15 minutes), to fill … Continue reading →