Solbrud
Iiii
Copenhagen, Denmark -based Black Metal band SOLBRUD is set to release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, titled ,IIII", on February 2, 2024 via Vendetta Records. On ,IIII", SOLBRUD goes directly against their previous way of composing, arranging, and filtering the music - namely collectively. When the songwriting for the upcoming double album began, SOLBRUD decided that the four members should each, individually, compose music and write lyrics for one vinyl side each. But of course, all tracks recorded by the band as a whole. At the same time, there was a desire to expand the musical palette even further. This new process was therefore both inspiring and exciting for each individual band member. But also, a working method that became very time- and energy-consuming along the way. The result of it all has become SOLBRUDs longest, most ambitious, and most diverse album to date - even leaving room for shorter and simpler tracks. The bands atmospheric and alluring black metal with their characteristic sound, however, remains intact. As mentioned, the album is called ,IIII". The number 4 thus is a recurring theme; 4 members, 4 vinyl sides and SOLBRUDs 4th studio album. The 4 classical elements - Wind, Water, Earth and Fire - are also part of the universe around ,IIII". Each vinyl side - and thus each members compositions - constitute one element each. The band started the recordings of ,IIII" in 2021, but in the autumn of 2021 vocalist/guitarist Ole Luk left SOLBRUD to focus on his solo project Afsky. But Ole Luk is still part of ,IIII", as he wrote and composed his part, and recorded it with the band before his departure.