Season of Mist is proud to welcome Gåte.
Gåte are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. Starting in the early 2000s, the band broke new ground by mixing Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer. Following two more successful albums, the band took a hiatus before returning in 2017 to critical acclaim and sold-out performances. They represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and toured throughout Europe in 2025 with Leprous.
As they open a new chapter with Season of Mist, today, Gåte are releasing “Sannsiger”, the first single from their soon-to-be-announced sixth studio album. Featuring Maria Franz from Season of Mist labelmate Heilung, the song sets a decisive tone for what the band has in store. It weaves Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa into their contemporary sound, threading together into an intense and immersive expression that’s shaped by repetition, tension and ritual movement.
Watch the music video for “Sannsiger” Below:
Stream “Sannsiger”
“Signing with Season of Mist reflects a shared ambition to work without compromise and with a long-term vision for reaching an international audience”, Gåte says. “The title of our new single, ‘Sannsiger’, is a figure who is found in folklore and belief systems across cultures. They are understood as someone who interprets signs, visions and divine messages, in order to foresee what lies ahead. Within the context of this song, they also represent those who dare to speak uncomfortable truths. Throughout history, and still today, such voices have often been silenced, punished or attacked for challenging what others wish to keep hidden”.
“‘Sannsiger’ hit me from the very first moment that I heard it”, Heilung vocalist Maria Franz says. “The song’s raw energy immediately resonated with me. I’ve been a fan of Gåte for many years, so accepting the invitation was a no-brainer. The band were wonderful to work with, and I’m very excited to hear the rest of their upcoming album”.
In anticipation of their upcoming new album, today, Gåte are also announcing a fall headline tour. The tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform “Sannsiger”, along with other new songs and fan favorites from their celebrated discography.
Gåte Concerts 2026
October 23 - Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]
October 30 - Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]
October 31 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]
November 5 - Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]
November 6 - Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]
November 7 - Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]
November 12 - Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]
November 13 - Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]
November 14 - Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]
November 21 - Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]
Gåte are also performing an acoustic set at Castlefest in the Netherlands on August 1, plus another acoustic set as special guests for Wardruna at the Nordic Night event in Oslo on June 13.
Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, Gåte have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.
“Gåte have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.
Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, Gåte approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.
“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”
Lineup
Gunnhild Sundli
Magnus Børmark
Jon Even Schärer
Mats Paulsen
Arn Andersson Todal
Recording Lineup for “Sannsiger”
Gunnhild Sundli - Vocals
Magnus Børmark - Nyckelharpa, Percussion, Programming, Background Vocals
Jon Even Schärer - Drums, Percussion, Synthesizers, Background Vocals,
Mats Paulsen - Electric bass
Arent Todal - Hardanger fiddle
Kristian Fanavoll Tvdet - Synthesizers, Programming
John Stenersen - Nyckelharpa
Guest musicians
Maria Franz - Vocals
Kristian Fanavall Tvedt - Synthesizers, Programming
Songwriting credits
Music by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt, Jon Even Schärer
Lyrics by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt
Recording credits
Recorded at Kulturläven and Øra Studio in Trondheim, Norway
Production credits
Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt and Magnus Børmark
Mixed and Mastered by Jacob Hansen
Booking contact
Geir Tore Grinde (gt@allthingslive.com)
Stream
https://orcd.co/gatesannsiger
Follow Gåte
Website : https://www.xn--gte-ula.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Gaateband/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gaate_official/?hl=en
Bandcamp : https://gaate.bandcamp.com/music
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/gate-official
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/G%C3%A5temusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YxkGgMvqCQA75aFpy6524
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/g%C3%A5te/73355577
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001ESPU2U/g%C3%A5te