Grimner release new single ‘Irrbloss’

Swedish folk metal force Grimner returns with thunder and fury as they unveil their new single “Irrbloss” via Despotz Records — the second glimpse of their upcoming fifth full-length album Stormvingar, to be released 4th of September, 2026. 

Irrbloss is a dark tale from the cold marshes of the north, about what may happen to those who lose themselves among the bramble and fog of the fens. Musically it is both folky, dark and dirty in a mix suited for the horror that a meeting with the Will-o-the-wisp can entail.

You do not want to miss this, as it also contains a guest appearance that we’ve been aching to share with all of you. Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns (Finntroll, Dispyt, And Oceans) brings the good stuff with his characteristic voice in the form of both deep growls and enchanting spoken word.

After nearly four years of silence, Grimner returns to the realm of Midgård with renewed strength. With new blood in their ranks and the iconic voice of returning member Marcus Asplund Brattberg, the band conjures the power of a storm-torn ocean, heralding a new chapter in their saga. The upcoming album Stormvingar promises a full folk metal journey inspired by Swedish folklore and Grimner’s own interpretation of Norse mythology. Their sound continues to blend the aggression of old-school melodic death metal with Nordic folk traditions, alongside elements of classic heavy and power metal — a fusion that has become Grimner’s unmistakable trademark.

The album also sees the addition of brothers Anton Elowson and Axel Elowson, who bring fresh energy and musicianship to the band’s evolving sound.

The band comments:

“Our latest album, ‘Stormvingar’, has reignited a flame in us all, burning a path toward the future while at times taking us back to our roots. We are incredibly excited to unleash this beast of a record!” “As always, we have given everything we have to bring this album to life, and working with Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec Studio for the first time, we couldn’t be happier with the result. We feel that we’ve created something truly special!”

Stormvingar was recorded and mixed by Ulf Blomberg at HoboRec Studio and mastered by Gina Wiklund. The album artwork was created by Julien Bauer, with band photography by Alexandra Petersen.

Grimner members:
Ted Sjulmark – Vocals, guitars
Marcus Asplund Brattberg – Vocals, guitars
Axel Elowson – Bass
Johan Rydberg – Flutes and whistles
Kristoffer Kullberg – Keyboards
Anton Elowson – Drums