International progressive act, Helga, have just shared an animated video for their single, “Alive Again”. This is the third number revealed from their upcoming album, Wrapped in Mist, out November 24th on the Season of Mist record label. The single itself is “a haunting and introspective exploration of the tribulations associated with mental health.” Check out the video and more below.

 

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“I’ve had my fair share of battles with mental health over the years.” Says vocalist Helga Gabriel. “It’s in those moments that I need music the most.”

 

The creation of “Alive Again” bears testament to Helga’s personal struggle during a profoundly dark period of her life. This track serves as a cathartic vessel, providing her with the emotional outlet to convey the profound emotions that characterized this challenging chapter.

 

A visually striking and emotionally resonant animated music video, masterfully crafted by Yevheniia Vynokurova, accompanies this track. The video eloquently encapsulates the lyrical depth of “Alive Again,” offering an intimate and introspective portrayal that strikes a chord with viewers on a deeply personal level.

 

Wrapped In Mist tracklisting 

01 Skogen mumlar (4:23) [watch]

02 Burden (4:57) [watch]

03 Water (3:55)

04 If Death Comes Now (3:58)

05 Farväl (4:34)

06 Alive Again (3:35)

07 Vast and Wild (4:04)

08 Som en trumma (4:26)

09 Mountain Song (5:34)

10 Wrapped in Mist (6:41)

Total runtime: 44:07

 

Available formats:

CD Digibook

Digital Download

12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black

12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Clear

12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Black & Yellow “Sunburst”

Merchandise

 

More from Helga:

Hailing from the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and Halifax, West Yorkshire, Helga amalgamated in 2019 in York, North Yorkshire. United by singer, Helga Gabriel, the quintet delve into a musical alchemy on their pursuit of darker manifestations.

 

“We draw on many different influences from Swedish folk to progressive metal to post-rock to black metal to pop. Distilling this into a single style is a challenge.” – Cai Sumption (guitar).

 

Summoning this plethora of layers and genre, Helga culminate their premier album Wrapped in Mist into dirgeful lamentations of mortality and mental health, punctuated by formidable drumming, spectral strings and chugging riffs.

 

The album’s opening track, “Skogen mumlar” (The Forest Murmurs), transcends forthwith into emotive dreamscapes that leave hairs trembling, Ennio Morricone echoing as the intro’s muse.

 

But as the journey through Wrapped in Mist transpires, songs such as “Farväl” (Farewell) reveal Helga’s black metal and darker sensibilities. Bewitching through this myriad range, the album’s waltzing coda flirts with a melodic baroque that crescendos with Opeth-esque climax.

 

The inception of Wrapped in Mist promises to plunge Helga deep into the spotlight of mesmerising live performances following release. From the hills and forests of rural dwelling, this is a band destined for a journey worth following.

 

Lineup

Helga Gabriel – Vocals

Cai Sumption – Guitar

Cameron Gledhill – Guitar

Ryan Fairclough – Bass

Sami Javed – Drums

 

Recording

Guitars and vocals recorded by Tom Peters at Trapdoor Studios

Drums recorded by Bob Cooper at Chairworks Studios 

 

Production

Produced and mixed by Luiz Felipe Netto

Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

 

Additional musicians 

Damian Bolotin – Violin on “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” and “Wrapped in Mist”.

Antonio Guerra – Grand piano on “Mountain Song” and “Vast and Wild”.

Mafram do Maracanã – Percussion on “Skogen mumlar” and “Wrapped in Mist”

Bruno Migliari – Double bass on “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar” and “Wrapped in Mist”

Luiz Felipe Netto – Acoustic guitar on “If Death Comes Now” & “Wrapped in Mist”, as well as additional electric guitars, keyboards and string arrangements. 

Ayran Nicodemo – Violin on “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” and “Wrapped in Mist”

Bruno Serroni – Cello on “Farväl” and “Vast and Wild”

Joe Zeitlin – Cello on “Farväl”, “Mountain Song”, “Skogen mumlar”, “Vast and Wild” & “Wrapped in Mist”

 

Cover art by David Thiérrée

 

Follow Helga:

https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com 

https://facebook.com/helgadalarna 

https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga