Icelandic black metallers Helfró have dropped a second single, “Ildi Óhreins Anda,” from forthcoming album Tálgröf set for release December 1. This track follows up the release of their first one, Fláráð Fræði. Ildi Óhreins Anda’ translates in English as “oxygen for the unclean spirit,” very fitting for a project inspired by the dark manifestations of the human mind.
Vocalist Ragnar Sverrisson states:
“The lyrics for this song revolve specifically about lying. How lying to others can benefit your cause and help throw people off the trail as you plan to do them harm, and how lying is a right that the manipulator should exercise whenever they can. Lying is the foundation of their success, the „oxygen“ that they breathe to survive.”
Helfró’s beginnings can be traced back to guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson seeking to bring his musical vision to life, channeling inspiration from the harsh and desolate Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos which eventually morphs into and becomes the human experience.
Helfró’s debut was released in 2020.
Photo courtesy of Helfró
