Spring is an exciting, tricky season. As the cold of winter slowly starts to fade and give way to blossoming life once more, everything changes. The sun regains its warmth, the waters start to burble again, branches develop green buds, and in the midst of nature waking, one should feel an increasing pep in their step as well. I find there’s rarely a feeling more fulfilling than the one you get when the fog of winter clears from your mind, and you start to see all sorts of colors again. The initial lure of spring can be dangerous though, and it’s not especially difficult to fall victim to a number of ailments (just as I have at the moment), like the flu, or other more minor infectious diseases. So what to do when you’re feeling too lousy to take advantage of the weather outside, but are lively enough to not sleep your days away? Listen to new, exciting music of course! This is where Galar and Dark Essence Records come along to help us out.

Today, on the 16th of March, Norway’s black/folk metallers Galar will release their long-anticipated third album De Gjenlevende through the aforementioned Dark Essence Records. Links will appear at the bottom end of this post on where you can acquire the new album, but for those who want to give it a spin before getting the real deal on their hands, Sputnik has been granted the privilege to host a listening party for De Gjenlevende that runs from today up until the midnight of Friday, March 20th. And listen to it you should, because the third album from these Bergen gentlemen sees them reaching all new heights, with their brand of soaring metal having never sounded more complete than now. The album prompts images of an epic viking journey, with the music having a constant drive to it, moving forever forward in a trailblazing fashion. It has got a real adventurous feel to it, and once you have pressed “play,” you will have to know where De Gjenlevende ends up. Defined by an adventurous character and driven by expertly composed instrumentals, which include strings, a horn quartet, bassoon, and grand piano, the album provides for a truly epic listening experience. Thanks to De Gjenlevende, you will want to explore the world around you again in no time. For fans of bands such as Windir, Vintersorg, or Enslaved, Galar’s new record is a must listen.

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