IOTUNN - Twilight (Lyric Video)

Made by Bjørn Wind Andersen
Art by Saprophial

“Twilight” is the latest single from Danish/Faroese progressive metal collective IOTUNN. The epic new track comes off the band’s second full-length album, Kinship, set for release on October 25th through Metal Blade Records.

“Somehow this song is coherent, but it’s got lots of twists and turns and references within its own frame. It’s always very exciting to be in search of the perfect balance when there’s too many ingredients. Also, it’s a rocking song that’s going to be fun to play at concerts,” comments guitarist Jens Nicolai Gräs.

Guitarist Jesper Gräs further elaborates, “‘Twilight’ is all about energy. The fundamental main riff was written during the time right after [Motörhead’s] Lemmy [Kilmister] died and I wrote this to celebrate his legend and musical influence. From the get-go, it was about high speed, flow, and groove and with the creative process together with Jens Nicolai and later the full band, it evolved into soundscapes of atmosphere as we know it from the IOTUNN sound - combining the heavy metal with the atmospheres. Lots of Nordic touches to it; lots of epic-ness.”

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IOTUNN’s "Kinship" is a massive album arising from the primeval sea. It’s a mythological journey through eight tracks that span immense spheres both musically and lyrically, exploring the deep roots of human nature, its connection and disconnection with everything and everyone, and how our choices have always defined ourselves and the lives lived.

Notes guitarist Jesper Gräs, "The creation of Kinship has been the most extensive and wild journey we’ve ever been part of. Like trekking up the Galdhøpiggen mountain in Norway, we have crossed peak after peak and seen things continuously brighter and wider until we reached the top, the end. Never have we been prouder and more pleased, and we hope our fans - old and new - will take this album into their hearts and let it unfold from there.”

Set in primeval time, Kinship unfolds the story of a tribesman who is part of a prehistoric tribe. It tells the story of life’s many conditions as themes of unity/disunity, light/dark, body/mind, nature/culture, good/evil, creation/destruction, and human/inhuman unfold throughout the album.

“Everything is related, everything has an impact, and we all must find our ways to our true selves and true freedoms in our choices in this interconnectedness of everything,” elaborates vocalist Jón Aldará. “The album explores themes of conformity versus following your own path and the consequences your choices have for relationships. It is also a consideration of the mind-body connection; especially with regards to how you interact within yourself, how you are influenced and controlled by the arenas of life and the interaction with nature. All this influences your identity, your choices, and your individuality.”

IOTUNN:
Jón Aldará – vocals
Jens Nicolai Gräs – guitar
Jesper Gräs – guitar
Eskil Rask – bass
Bjørn Wind Andersen – drums

[metalbladerecords]

3. Twilight

“The prospect of discovery is further one of improvement; a grand incentive for exploration beyond security. Yet we cling to our sense of home and thus know and acknowledge the need to act against the purity of wisdom.”

Glittering green, flashes of dark
Trees for woods, stone for the mount
Snow, so cold, all stories told
An endless blue no deeper than waves
Deep fearful eyes
In vast deserts a great line
Dark rumbling streams
Detached senders of lost dreams

You were dying for an answer
Now denied a chance to see
You prepared me for the answer
A homestead for sustaining my creed

Dig deep, dig hard, speak as an architect of essence
Lest silence be your doom
Find a sacred heart, raise a totem
For days keep horrors that the night may reveal
Fight the fear
And the source of pain becomes clear
Defend the hearth
There are enough stars for others to see

You were dying for an answer
Now denied a chance to see
You prepared me for the answer
A homestead for sustaining my creed

Twilight
Hope flies free
A life for a dream

[iotunn]

The premiere didn´t go as we´d planned.. It was all set but something in the system went wrong so we will just write here, that we are so pleased to release "Twilight" and we are looking forward to hear your thoughts here. Have a great one and take care!
/IOTUNN

[iotunn]

See you at the premiere next Wednesday! Can´t wait to share this one with you!

[orientplacevideo]

Iotunn are the greatest creative force in metal today

[TheSIMETRIX]

The rhythm guitarist doing an amazing job at 4:03, everytime I'm blown away by that part...

[metalmonsterlife]

It isn't often i listen to a metal album that i truly feel in its beautiful entirety. This album deserves an award. You have gained a new fan here in the USA.

[canfratozan]

You brought color to my metal music life, which has become monotonous, long live IOTUNN

[LeeLee-nbot]

Hands down, Iotunn is the most unique band and style in the metal genre. Their sound is one-of-a-kind. Fucking Majestic.

[metalanthology]

Can't wait to witness greatness again, let's go guys !
EDIT: That song was again a blast, way more intense than the sublime I Feel The Night. You'll find the trademark amazing IOTUNN guitars leads, the stunning palette of vocals by Jon and Bjorn delivered some creative fills throughout the track, really love the dynamic on drums. 2 for 2 IOTUNN, can't wait to hear more, cheers \m/
PS: Can't believe that track was actually 7min42, I thought it was like 6 minutes, it went away so fast, that's a sign of wonderful music!

[EraOneSamael]

Wow, that was great! More intense than I Feel the Night, but still has that sense of grandeur especially towards the end. Loved the lyrics as well!

[darrylh]

Awesome, would love to see IOTUNN live, come to Toronto!

[TheGrav]

Absolutely stunning. I'm at a loss for words when attempting to describe how incredible both this track and 'I Feel The Night' truly are. Jón, I'm sure you hear it all the time, but your voice is the voice of a legend, in much the same way as other legends were bestowed upon us, voices such as Dickinson, Halford, Tate, Dio, Plant, etc. There are many, many great bands, but there are only a handful of bands that exude pure musical magic, and Iotunn is one of those bands. In fact, I honestly believe that we only get one of these bands per generation, where absolutely everything just clicks and transcends all earthly bonds. This current incarnation of Iotunn is meant to be, just as the stars in the sky above are meant to be. Thank you for your beautiful music. Lastly, can we get an Iotunn and Borknagar tour?

[JetRed_]

Good song IOTUNN. Great drumming and fantastic vocals. Nice galloping guitars and tight solo too. Very good.

[notramesses]

You guys just keep getting better and better!

[Hellenicheavymetal]

love all 3 singles. Can't wait til it's release.

[SargeDrums]

This is Awesome..blasting the Oz countryside with this!! Album is gonna be brilliant..got mine pre ordered.. Hamferd and Iotunn in one year, I'm in heaven!! 🤘😎🤘😎

[Blackheart]

Love it so much. Can´t tell in words how I love everything from IOTUNN. Goosebumbs all of my budy 😍🖤🤘

[Megitsune]

Soooo excited for the new album. You guys are fucking fantastic

[Cristh]

2:34 goosebumps those guitars and the voice together

[ssarahbrown]

Another amazing song! You guys do not disappoint! Can't wait for the new album!!! 🔥🔥🔥