French ritualists SKÁLD lift the veil to reveal another glimpse into our ancient destiny. "Himinbjǫrg," the second single off of their upcoming album, Ørlǫg (coming September 25 via Napalm Records), reaches far out to the edge of Asgard, realm of the Gods. At the eponymous castle in the sky, Heimdall keeps watch for invaders at the rainbow bridge, Bifröst. SKÁLD lend Asgard's guardian an assertive voice, letting the song serve as an emphatic yet reassuring guide through our sometimes-clouded destiny. The drum-driven song extends the folk musicians' invitation to step into ancient times and dance among reawakened spirits.
SKÁLD about "Himinbjǫrg":
"'Himinbjǫrg' invites us to step onto the threshold, to the gateway at the edge of the sky, to face the guardian's gaze—are we ready to be judged as we reach the end of the bridge? These cliffs in the sky are a mirror of our actions, our ambitions, our Ørlǫg; it is a long journey toward something greater — let us ride on without fear."
Watch the Official Music Video for "Himinbjǫrg"Below:
Ancient spirits come alive as SKÁLD extend an invitation into times long gone but not forgotten. Ørlǫg, coming September 25, 2026, is their first album via Napalm Records, and it is our destiny. As the Norns weave our future, this album is a fascinating passageway into our pristine origins and the consequences of our choices. Ten new songs as stepping stones, Ørlǫg is an offering to listen, to dwell, to reflect—and to find something within yourself previously unknown. SKÁLD don't just play music, they awaken ancient ways.
A staple band in the genre, SKÁLD deliver a striking work of art with their latest album, deferentially using their sources to keep old spirits alive and form the enchanting world of Ørlǫg. The language might sound unfamiliar, but the music still touches the soul.
SKÁLD about Ørlǫg:
"Ørlǫg is the cosmic web that influences the world and every person. Part of our Ørlǫg is determined by our birth, our past actions, and our upbringing, but Ørlǫg is not set in stone; our daily choices are constantly shaping it. What we do now and what we have done in the past determines what will happen to us in the future; we cannot escape the consequences of our actions. This album makes us question our choices—both individual and collective—and the patterns we accept or reject. The Norns weave our destiny, but we can take control of certain things: travel, ride worlds, and grow. Each song on this album describes a situation, a place, a choice to be made. Let's take hold of our Ørlǫg."
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SKÁLD LIVE 2026:
EUROPE:
08/15 — Borre, NO — Midgardsblot
08/30 — Graz, AT — Kasematten (w/ FAUN)
WARRIOR CHANT TOUR:
As Special Guest for The HU:
09/29 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy
10/01 — Bristol, UK — Prospect Building
10/02 — Bournemouth, UK — O2 Academy
10/03 — Newcastle, UK — O2 City Hall
10/05 — Belfast, UK — The Telegraph Building
10/06 — Dublin, IE — 3Olympia Theatre
10/08 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy Birmingham
10/09 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton
10/10 — Manchester, UK — O2 Apollo
10/11 — Norwich, UK — UEA LCR
10/14 — Brussels, BE — Ancienne Belgique
10/15 — Hamburg, DE — Sporthalle
10/17 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle
10/18 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
10/19 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
10/20 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
10/22 — Cologne, DE — Palladium
10/23 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg
10/24 — Tilburg, NL — 013
10/27 — Lyon, FR — Le Radiant
10/28 — Paris, FR — L'Olympia
10/30 — Zurich, CH — X-TRA
10/31 — Esch-sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal
SKÁLD ARE:
Christophe Voisin Boisvinet — Percussion, Nordic Fiddles, Harp, Horn, Vocals, Programming
Marti Ilmar Uibo — Percussion, Lyre, Kannel, Whistles, Jaw Harp, Vocals
Steeve Petit — Percussion, Vocals
Marie Potosniak — Fiddles, Vocals
Guillaume Levy — Irish Bouzouki, Citole, Gudok
Nathalie Lemoye-Voisin — Vocals
Ravn — Moraharpa
Michel Abraham — Vocals
Eyline Uibo — Vocals
