Mjölnir

Mjölnir by NORDSTAHL is a passionate and confident metal track hailing from Germany. The track is infused with NORDSTAHL’s deeply personal sound, building a unique timbre that elevates the project beyond the sum of its parts. The trick of this track is variety. Instead of finding a constant energy and pace, the track employs this sense of diversity which allows every moment of the song to surprise. The track utilises a more rock inspired lull between the heavy metal core.

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This more gentle tonal moment, if anything, heightens the impact of the more aggressive choruses. These moments also showcase the variety of the vocalist. In these lulls the voice feels emotive, subtly delivering its message through changes in the cadence and emphasis. Even in these moments, there is still this sense of conviction which carries the track. Although the sound is more subtle than the choruses, the track doesn’t lose any of its confidence in these moments. The staccato strings are an excellent technique used in these moments to build up the tension of the track overall while also contributing to the melody and rhythm at the same time. There are some segments of the track where these strings feel like the glue holding it together. On the other side of this coin, the choruses communicate a powerful metal energy. The vocals move up a gear, in terms of intensity and tone with this gravelly sound that adds texture to the melody. The richness of the vocal also matches the refined distortion of the guitar. The crunchy, fuzz around every note emphasises the track’s confidence and heightens the vocals with its presence. It follows them up and down the track’s melodic scale, becoming an instrumental harmony that gives the piece a sense of togetherness. Overall this track excels in the loud and quiet moments. The powerful distortion used in the intense moments of the track are a high point that you deserve to experience. Check it out below!