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Braiding The Stories

by Gaahls WYRD

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The Dream
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lyrics
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This is the moment silence stare The moment silence take hold of Songs told to me in through me and into voices in my head Stories from a distant voice Written by the stars Listening reflections rays shine from the heart Braiding the stories through waves from the heart Untell the stories Braiding roots and will stranger to time and heartbeat Streams that flow into the open Waves speak from within Tracing thoughts until the nine lay still Braiding the story through waves from the heart Braiding the story the ray from a star
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Voices in My Head
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Time and Timeless Timeline
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And the Now
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Through the Veil
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Visions and Time
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Root the Will
9.
Flowing Starlight

about

Carved from the cold marrow of Norway’s enigmatic and revered black metal scene, GAAHLS WYRD conjure a spellbinding fusion of chaos and beauty. Under the commanding presence of Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal, the band carve a sweeping saga of sound - both primal and transcended.
With ‘Braiding the Stories’, GAAHLS WYRD embark on an alchemical journey through the realms of consciousness and dreams, crafting a sonic narrative that explores the seamless dance between the seen and the unseen. Each track is a profound exploration of reality's veils, crystallizing the ephemeral through the powerful conjunction of philosophical introspection and audacious musical composition. From the haunting echoes of "The Dream Master" to the ethereal resonance of "Flowing Starlight," the album invites the listener to traverse its labyrinthine soundscapes - a place where reflective melodies intersect with visceral power. In this realm, GAAHLS WYRD channels raw lyrical introspection and potent sonic prowess, guided by the adept hands of Ole "Lust Kilman" Walaunet, Andreas "Nekroman" Salbu, and Kevin "Spektre" Kvåle.
At the heart of the album lies a journey of self-discovery, one that resonates with the timeless voice of Gaahl, inviting listeners to not merely hear, but to experience, to reflect, and transcend.

credits

releases June 6, 2025

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

Photography:
Jørn Veberg

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metal black metal dark metal gorgoroth heavy metal norwegian black metal Bergen
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