Wardruna
Birna
| Year | 2025 |
| Genre | Dark Folk, Tribal Ambient |
| Label | By Norse Music |
| Country | Germany |
| Status | Official |
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- Hertan (6:12)
- Birna (6:25)
- Ljos til jord (5:00)
- Dvaledraumar (15:25)
- Jord til ljos (5:41)
- Himinndotter (5:37)
- Hibjørnen (3:02)
- Skuggehesten (3:44)
- Tretale (6:57)
- Lyfjaberg (8:28)
About the Band
Wardruna is a Norwegian ambient band, formed in 2003. Their studio albums include Runaljod – Gap var ginnunga (2009), Runaljod – Yggdrasil (2013), Runaljod – Ragnarok (2016), Skald (2018), Kvitravn (2021), Birna (2025). The lineup includes Lindy‐Fay Hella, Kvitrafn, Hallvard Kleiveland, John Stenersen. They record for By Norse Music.
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Album Review
Wardruna's latest offering, 'Birna', is a mesmerizing journey into the depths of dark folk and tribal ambient music. The album exudes a haunting atmosphere with its ethereal vocals, organic instrumentation, and primal rhythms that transport the listener to ancient Norse landscapes. Standout tracks like 'Birna' and 'Hibjørnen' showcase the band's mastery of creating evocative soundscapes that are both mystical and powerful. The production quality on 'Birna' is top-notch, capturing every intricate detail of Wardruna's sonic tapestry. This album seamlessly fits into the band's career, further solidifying their position as pioneers of the dark folk genre.