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Eihwar | |
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| Origin | France |
| Genres | Viking music, Pagan folk, Nordic folk, Dark folk, Tribal electronic |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Season of Mist |
| Website | Official website |
Eihwar is a French duo associated with the contemporary wave of Viking music, blending pagan and Nordic folk with electronic, dance-oriented production. The band describe their approach as "Viking War Trance," combining tribal chants, ritual percussion and modern electronics.[1][2]
History
[edit]Eihwar was founded in 2023 by French musicians Asrunn and Mark. Early videos and live performances with a ritualistic character drew attention across the folk/metal scene.[2]
In 2024, the duo signed with the independent French label Season of Mist and released their debut album, Viking War Trance, which received coverage and reviews from several music outlets.[3][4][5][6][7]
Musical style
[edit]Critics and interviews frequently associate Eihwar with Viking music aesthetics and themes, situating the duo within the wider pagan/Nordic folk revival. Their self-described "Viking War Trance" merges Nordic folk timbres, shamanic drums and dancefloor-ready electronics, often characterized as immersive and entrancing.[8][1]
Live performances and festivals
[edit]Eihwar have appeared at several European festivals:
- Hellfest Open Air (France, 2024).[1]
- Wacken Open Air (Germany, 2025).[9]
- Tuska Open Air (Finland, 2025).[10][11]
- Midgardsblot (Norway, 2025).[12]
- Resurrection Fest (Spain, 2025).[13]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Viking War Trance (Season of Mist, 2024)
Reception
[edit]Wall of Sound described Viking War Trance as "a sonic journey between tribal trance and ancestral folklore" (8.5/10),[3] while RAMzine highlighted how the duo "merge modern energy with Nordic authenticity".[4] Distorted Sound called it "a convincing debut that carves a singular path within the folk and pagan scene".[5]
Members
[edit]- Asrunn – vocals, percussion
- Mark – vocals, programming
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Eihwar: la transe ancestrale". VerdamMnis (in French). 7 July 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Blending Ancient And Modern: An Interview With Eihwar On Their Debut Viking War Trance". Folk N Rock. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Eihwar – Viking War Trance (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Viking War Trance by Eihwar". RAMzine. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Album Review: Viking War Trance – Eihwar". Distorted Sound Magazine. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Eihwar – Viking War Trance". Soundscape Magazine. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Eihwar – Viking War Trance". Avenoctum. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Eihwar – Viking War Trance". Acta Infernalis (in French). 15 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "The finale of the W:O:A X-Mas Calendar 2024 on Christmas Eve". Wacken.com. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Tuska 2025 – First artists announced". Tuska.fi. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Tuska 2025 schedule (PDF)" (PDF). Tuska.fi. March 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Eihwar – artist page". Midgardsblot.no. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Horarios — Resurrection Fest EG 2025". ResurrectionFest.es. 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.