Nyckelharpa talking on

Sweden’s Utmarken have returned in triumphant fashion with the release of their 2nd album entitled “Förfallstid”. Filled with powerful vocals, catchy riffs and nyckelharpa, “Förfallstid” treads into some new territory style wise from the debut of the year for us in 2016. Vocalist/nyckelharpist and killer musician Mathias Gyllengham has given us some responses regarding the new album, the stylistic changes, the writing and recording process and a few other things…… check it out….

Förfallstid
Congrats on your new album “Förfallstid” which is about to be released…. have you gotten some response regarding it so far?
Thanks a lot, Jeff and Folk-metal.nl. As of this writing, which is before the release, it has only been heard by a select few. The response from that crowd has been very positive though.

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Nyckelharpa says it all

Sweden’s Utmarken are set to release their debut self-titled album this coming spring and we were lucky enough not only to review it already but also snag an interview. Blending classic rock and metal with Swedish folk has made for an impressive debut, sure to garner many a listener. Lead vocalist/nyckelharpist and Utmarken founder Mathias Gyllengahm reveals some details behind the formation, writing and recording of the album along with a few other topics…… check it out…..

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