Biography
Skálmöld is a metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland formed in August 2009.
Skálmöld's music can be described as a powerful, melodic and epic Viking Metal, mixed with the cold Icelandic darkness along with various folk influences; like Amon Amarth meets Ensiferum meets Iron Maiden meets Icelandic composer Jón Leifs. The band's lyrical take is ambitious and follows the strict rules of traditional Icelandic poetry.
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Skálmöld recorded a 2 song demo tape in January 2010. Those demo recordings were a part in trying to define the band's sound. With an album's worth of songs Skálmöld went to the studio four months later and recorded their debut album, Baldur, a concept album telling the epic and dramatic tale of the Icelandic viking Baldur. In November 2010 the band signed a deal with the Faeroese record label Tutl, to release and distribute Baldur worldwide.
Members:
Baldur Ragnarsson - Guitar
Björgvin Sigurðsson - Vocals/Guitar
Gunnar Ben - Keyboards
Jón Geir Jóhannsson - Drums
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson - Bass
Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson - Guitar
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