Grimner - Träldomens Far (Official Music Video)
Credits:
Heimdal - Kristoffer Winved Jorhede
Rig - Ólafur Ríkharður Ólafsson
Thrall family -
Marcus Asplund Brattberg
Ambra Busato
Anton Elowson
Karl family -
Johan Rydberg
Paula Lundin
Kristoffer Kullberg
Jarl family -
Ted Sjulmark
Emma Söderström
Axel Elowson
Directed, edited and filmed by Magnus Ewald
Assisted by Hanna Kihlmark
Thanks to Storholmen viking village!
Swedish folk metal force Grimner returns with thunder and fury as they unveil their new single “Träldomens Far” on March 13 — the first glimpse of their upcoming fifth full-length album Stormvingar.
Lyrically, “Träldomens Far” (“The Father of Thraldom”) presents a faithful yet distinctive retelling of a classic Old Norse poem. The song brings ancient myth to life through Grimner’s signature storytelling — breathing new energy into the sagas of the North. Musically, the track is a groovy heavy-hitter packed with catchy melodies, crushing riffs, and a mighty chorus worthy of the shining Aesir.
After nearly four years of silence, Grimner returns to the realm of Midgård with renewed strength. With new blood in their ranks and the iconic voice of returning member Marcus Asplund Brattberg, the band conjures the power of a storm-torn ocean, heralding a new chapter in their saga.
The upcoming album Stormvingar promises a full folk metal journey inspired by Swedish folklore and Grimner’s own interpretation of Norse mythology. Their sound continues to blend the aggression of old-school melodic death metal with Nordic folk traditions, alongside elements of classic heavy and power metal — a fusion that has become Grimner’s unmistakable trademark.
The album also sees the addition of brothers Anton Elowson and Axel Elowson, who bring fresh energy and musicianship to the band’s evolving sound.
The band comments:
“Our latest album, ‘Stormvingar’, has reignited a flame in us all, burning a path toward the future while at times taking us back to our roots. We are incredibly excited to unleash this beast of a record!”. “As always, we have given everything we have to bring this album to life, and working with Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec Studio for the first time, we couldn’t be happier with the result. We feel that we’ve created something truly special!”
Stormvingar was recorded and mixed by Ulf Blomberg at HoboRec Studio and mastered by Gina Wiklund. The album artwork was created by Julien Bauer, with band photography by Alexandra Petersen. With “Träldomens Far”, Grimner once again sounds the Gjallarhorn — inviting listeners to join their stormbound journey through myth, melody, and metal.
Sound the horn and spread the saga far and wide.
Lyrics:
En gång, längs gröna vägar
Kraftfull kunnig asagud
Vandrar mellan gårdarna
Förklädd i grånad vandringsskrud
han råder hjon vid härden
men tager husbonns brud
En kalv står kokt på bordet
Ypperst där bland kräslighet
Elden lyser Aes hus
och lusten kring vad guden vet
Tinar Eddas lemmar
nu brinner åtrån het
Rig reser sig stilla
Han ser hennes vilja
Till sängs men ej till vila
Och på vardera sida av salens hjon
Giv er till Träldomens far,
Både åldrig och stark
Låt honom mättas utav er föda, och beträda Eddas mark
Lyss varje adelsman och karl
Rig väntar eder snart
I bädden dröjer tre dagar och går åstad
Amma blir till moder och Moder föder Jarl
Rig blir åter Heimdal, hans namn skall gå i arv
I Midgård trenne gånger om
Skola Rig nu bliva man
Låt honom sprida sina sådor, må sen spad få va´ i spann
Åter vid Bifrost, Heimdalls härd
Skall han vakta asars värld
Oooh!
Giv er till Träldomens far,
Både åldrig och stark
Låt honom mättas utav er föda, och beträda Eddas mark
Lyss varje adelsman och karl
Rig väntar eder snart
I bädden dröjer tre dagar och går å-
Dröjer tre dagar och går å-
Dröjer tre dagar och går åstad
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