Emerging like a phantom from the depths of an unseen plane, "Time and Timeless Timeline" is Gaahls WYRD at their most lucid and direct—yet no less enigmatic. Clocking in at just over three minutes, the tightly-wound second single from the Norwegian Grammy winners' upcoming second album, Braiding the Stories, defies the sprawling structures often associated with esoteric metal. Instead, it delivers its message with precision, fire and clarity—imbued with a fierce groove, bold '80s-inspired production and an almost ritualistic cadence.
Watch the video for "Time and Timeless Timeline" below.
Braiding the Stories comes out June 6th, 2025 on Season of Mist.
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Driven by Ole “Lust Kilman” Walaunet’s razor-edged riffwork and soaring melodic leads, "Time and Timeless Timeline" explores the dissonance of perception and memory. It’s a meditation on temporal dislocation, how when the time collapses, the subconscious rises to the surface.
Anchored by Gaahl’s commanding vocal performance, "Time and Timeless Timeline" captures the essence of Braiding the Stories. The album goes behind the veil, delving into reams of emotions and emerging into a dream state that lives somewhere between structure and spirit, time and timelessness.
Filmed at the Solslottet Studio in Bergen, Norway, the music video for "Time and Timeless Timeline" offers an intimate look at Gaahls WYRD as they channel the song's metaphysical energy through pure, raw performance.
The striking cover art by visual artist Øivind Myksvoll (Wardruna, Trelldom) is just as mysterious and arresting as his work for The Humming Mountain. Look closely and you’ll find what appears to be hair (aka the veil) and the cosmos (crystallized wine from Gaahl’s collection). Indeed, the group’s signature horned figure lurks between the layers. For Gaahls WYRD, music, lyrics, concept, and art are synonymous. They’re designed to be experienced in their entirety and in unison. Braiding the Stories isn’t an obvious listen, but it gently (and sometimes maniacally) pulls at the listener. The sensation of the journey from opener “The Dream” to closing epic “Flowing Starlight” is quite unlike anything before. All hail Braiding the Stories!
Line-up:
Kristian Espedal «Gaahl» - All Voices
Ole Walaunet «Lust Kilman» - All Guitars
Andreas Salbu «Nekroman» - Bass
Kevin Kvåle «Spektre» - Drums
Production Credits:
Recorded at Solslottet Studio, Bergen, Norway.
Produced by Iver Sandøy & Gaahls WYRD.
Mixed & mastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet Studio, Bergen, Norway.
Cover Art:
Øivind Myksvoll
Biography:
Chris Dick
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