VREID Unleash New Single And Video “Kraken”
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Today, Norwegian metal pioneers, Vreid, unleash their new single “Kraken,” a monumental instrumental piece written as the official score for the upcoming feature film Kraken. Rooted in the blackened spirit of Sognametal and the brutal mythology of the Sognefjord, the track channels ancient forces, crushing atmospheres, and a sense of inevitable awakening. The single arrives alongside a video drawn from the film’s universe, available now.
Set beneath Norway’s deepest fjord, Kraken tells the story of a colossal, ancient creature resting below the surface, a dormant force of nature ready to rise. The film is already sold to more than 35 international markets and will premiere in Norwegian cinemas on February 6, with international releases rolling out throughout 2026.
Producer Einar Loftesnes describes the collaboration as inevitable, stating: “The song that Kvåle has written for this movie is the quintessential soundtrack of Sogn. This Vreid song captures the essence of Sognametal, the ‘Kraken’ legend and creates the perfect sonic landscape of the dark nature where both elements originated and have blended together.”
Songwriter Jarle Kvåle comments: “Growing up by the Sognefjord at times felt like growing up in a David Lynch world. Einar has taken that atmosphere through his many projects and wrapped Sogn into that world. It was an absolute privilege to write music for the universe he has created, and I am proud that Vreid is now a part of this cinematic world.”
The collaboration comes full circle. Long before Vreid existed, Loftesnes was the band members’ music teacher and helped record their earliest demos. More than 30 years later, they reunite for a project rooted in the same landscape, the same darkness and the same uncompromising vision.
Vreid describes the creation of the upcoming album, The Skies Turn Black, as one of the most demanding, yet rewarding, processes in their history as a band. What began with inspiration shifted into a difficult period where communication and direction faltered. Through persistence and recalibration, the band emerged with eleven songs that reflect both struggle and artistic renewal.
Five years after their previous album, Vreid stand firmly behind the new material. They highlight the strength of the songwriting, the production shaped together with producer Anders Nordengen, and the handcrafted artwork by Kim Holm. Most importantly, the band feels they have created an album that represents some of their finest work and a meaningful evolution in their long career.
The Skies Turn Black arrives on March 6, as Vreid prepares to bring their new material back to European stages. In 2026, the band will join Hypocrisy, Abbath and Vomitory for a major European tour that will take their signature sound to many of the continent’s most celebrated metal cities.
(Source: www.bravewords.com)
