{"id":1815075,"date":"2026-03-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1815075"},"modified":"2026-03-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:00:00","slug":"trelldom-unleash-first-single-by-the-word-from-upcoming-album-by-the-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1815075","title":{"rendered":"TRELLDOM Unleash First Single &#8220;By the Word&#8221; From Upcoming Album \u2026by the word\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn-p.smehost.net\/sites\/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Trelldom_002_Gaahl_by_Vegard_Fimland.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"zox-post-body left zoxrel zox100\">\n<div id=\"1661\"><\/div>\n<p>Norwegian black metal icons <strong>Trelldom<\/strong>, spearheaded by the legendary vocalist <strong>Gaahl<\/strong> (<strong>Kristian Eivind Espedal<\/strong>), have unveiled their chilling new music video for &#8220;By the Word,&#8221; the first single from their highly anticipated album <em>\u2026by the word\u2026.<\/em> Set for release on May 29, 2026, the record marks the band&#8217;s continued evolution from their 2024 comeback album <em>\u2026by the shadows\u2026<\/em>, which ended a 17-year hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation suggests the album title draws inspiration from stanza 141 of H\u00e1vam\u00e1l, where <strong>Odin<\/strong> recounts his mastery of the runes \u2013 a fitting nod to the mythic and darkly poetic atmosphere <strong>Trelldom<\/strong> have always cultivated.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the record&#8217;s intensity comes from <strong>Gaahl<\/strong>&#8216;s further vocal experimentation, partly realized during a return to Grieghallen Studios in Bergen to work with legendary producer <strong>Eirik Hundvin<\/strong>, aka <strong>Pytten<\/strong>, who helped define the Norwegian black metal sound.<\/p>\n<p>The current lineup plays a key role in Trelldom&#8217;s daring new directions. Guitarist <strong>Stian &#8220;Sir&#8221; K\u00e5rstad<\/strong> (<strong>Djerv<\/strong>) ensures continuity, while drummer <strong>Kenneth Kapstad<\/strong> (formerly <strong>Motorpsycho<\/strong>, <strong>Spidergawd<\/strong>, <strong>Thorns<\/strong>, etc.) injects inventive rhythms and brought in renowned jazz saxophonist <strong>Kjetil M\u00f8ster<\/strong> (<strong>M\u00f8ster!<\/strong>, <strong>R\u00f6yksopp<\/strong>, <strong>The End<\/strong>). The band is rounded out by new bassist <strong>Eirik \u00d8ien<\/strong>, contributing fresh dynamics to the sound.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-orders are available here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zox-post-body left zoxrel zox100\"><strong>Want More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-newsletter-form\">\n<fieldset>\n<p><button id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"submit\" name=\"subscribe\" type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/p>\n<\/fieldset>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/metalinjection.net\/video\/trelldom-unleash-first-single-by-the-word-from-upcoming-album-by-the-word&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn-p.smehost.net\/sites\/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Trelldom_002_Gaahl_by_Vegard_Fimland.jpeg&#8221;] Norwegian black metal icons Trelldom, spearheaded by the legendary vocalist Gaahl (Kristian Eivind Espedal), have unveiled their chilling new music video for &#8220;By the Word,&#8221; the first single from their highly anticipated album \u2026by the word\u2026. 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