SOLSTAFIR
HIN HELGA KVOL - LP

UPC: 198028373111
Label: CENTURY MEDIA
Format: LP
Release Date: November 8, 2024
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Hin helga kvöl (The Holy Suffering) is a profound exploration of raw emotion and stark beauty, deeply inspired by Sólstafir’s cultural
heritage and Iceland's breathtaking landscapes.
Sólstafir, meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to sunlight piercing through dark clouds at dusk, capturing the essence of
Hin helga kvöl, a beacon of hope shining through the heaviest of times. Sólstafir confronts inner demons and transcends rock and
roll decadence, creating music that resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship.
Recorded at Flóki Studios in the remote Skagafjörður, Iceland, the change of scenery has profoundly influenced the album's
atmosphere. Hin helga kvöl features eight tracks blending Sólstafir's signature melancholic sound with elements from their past,
merging black metal roots with tuneful, anthemic rock.
Reflecting on the album's title, Tryggvason shares: "We all suffer in life, and even nature suffers. It can be found in religion and
spirituality as well. Hin helga kvöl means 'The Holy Suffering,' representing the struggle we all face."
The album’s stunning cover art by Rowan E Cassidy, featuring charcoal shadows, perfectly illustrates the emotional depth and
breathtaking altitudes of Hin helga kvöl. Tryggvason describes the music with one word: "alone," capturing the essence of Sólstafir's
unfiltered and ardently emotional sound.
Sólstafir’s music is shaped by diverse influences, including Black Metal, Classic Rock, Post-Rock, Punk, and the stark beauty of
Icelandic nature, crafting a unique sound all of their own. Hin helga kvöl promises to be a bright, shining milestone in Sólstafir’s
illustrious career, illuminating the path from darkness to light. This November, let that undiluted haunting beauty and spiritual raw
power of Hin helga kvöl run free in your mind. Suffering has never felt this enlightening.

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