OFDRYKKJA’s melancholic Black Metal offering, “GRYNINGSVISOR,” is out now on Aop Records

“When you want to tap into the emotional extremes that black metal is so good at describing and channeling when done well, this album will become a touchstone for years to come.” – HeavyBlogIsHeavy.com

“Gryningsvisor is captivating, intriguing and ambient throughout and the translation of the title ‘Ballads at dawn’ fits this perfectly with their black atmospheric metal tinged with beautiful folk elements.” – DarkArtConspiracy.com

Revered Swedish experimental black-metal band OFDRYKKJA has released their third full-length album, Gryningsvisor, with AOP Records. The record is available for purchase on limited edition vinyl LP and streaming everywhere.

PURCHASE GRYNINGSVISOR VINYL LP:

AOP Records (EU-Shop) https://shop.aoprecords.de

AOP Records (US-Shop) https://www.indiemerchstore.com/b/aop-records

STREAM GRYNINGSVISOR:

Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/2LezYaQ

Apple Music – https://apple.co/2Pa4rrw

Bandcamp – http://bit.ly/2Y9oI4B

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2OGdXUj

YouTube – https://youtu.be/4t3Sqx2_hoE

More from Gryningsvisor:

“Swallowed By The Night” Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/gBnYmRM51q8

“The Swan” Single – https://youtu.be/35MYohCMuxo

Formed eight years ago out of necessity to cope with agonizing depression, debilitating addiction and endless pain, OFDRYKKJA has seen the light amongst the darkness for their latest record, which translates to “Ballads At Dawn.” After years of self-inflicted turmoil and suffering, the trio has found solace in healing and self-reflection which is heard on their latest evolution, Gryningsvisor.

Eight years ago, three darkness consumed men seeked to ventilate their seemingly endless struggle through addiction and mental illness conjured their first album “A life worth losing“. Drabbad was gunned down by police and spent a three year prison sentence, with most of the songs on their second album written from within the prison walls. Having hit rock bottom, the band sought a way out of that dark wilderness, releasing “Irrfärd” (which translates to ‘Aimless journey’). Following the release the band went their separate ways to pursue personal journeys that eventually led them to find peace in sobriety and awakening purpose, and ultimately to their forthcoming record, Gryningsvisor.

Drabbad adds, “Ofdrykkja has always been an instrument of therapy for us, and therapy exists to help one evolve. It would serve us no purpose to walk in old footsteps, and neither would it be authentic to force it. We hope you appreciate our evolution, both personal and musical.”

Lineup:

Drabbad – Vocals, Guitars, Acoustic guitars, Electronics, Bass, Drums

Ahlström – Backing vocals, Guitars, Bass, Acoustic guitars, Electronics, Celtic lyre, Violin

Pessimisten – Vocals, Horn on Herr Mannelig

Guest musicians:

Miranda Samuelsson – Vocals

Nylonwings – Acoustic guitars and digital cello arrangements

Credits:

This album was recorded in Studio Cave by Pontus Ekwall and in home studio between January 2018 and August 2019. Mixed & Mastered by Ahlström. All artworks included were painted by Alessia Brusco and digitally edited by Drabbad.