Back to a time when seers and queens held power, before they were cast down and labeled as whores and witches…
In the shadowrealm of Swedish black metal, a force emerges from Malmö, ready to set listeners ablaze with their vengeful and uncompromising sound. Völva, a band born from the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal, is poised to release their highly anticipated debut full-length album, “Desires Profane,” on November 28th, 2024.
The Rise of Völva
Völva’s journey began with a self-titled demo and the well-received “Promises Unfold As Lies” EP, establishing their foundation in the metal scene. Now, with “Desires Profane,” the band is ready to unleash their full potential, bringing forth a sound described by guitarist Vittra as “Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.”
Desires Profane
The album opens with “The Tower,” immediately immersing listeners in a world of flame and shadow. Völva’s unique sound, characterized by its clarity edged with grit and a direct, unflinching approach, creates an unsettling yet addictive atmosphere that persists throughout the album.
As “Desires Profane” progresses, tracks like “Walk With Me” showcase the band’s primal and chaotic energy, while “Never Forgive” stalks listeners with slow menace and Transylvanian hunger. “The Serpent” injects its venom into the listener’s psyche, with cold flames licking at the nerve endings.
The album concludes with “Vagabond,” bringing a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught—a hymn to forgotten times that encapsulates Völva’s mission to tear down established norms and set fire to conventional understanding.
A Fierce Ideology
Völva’s music is deeply rooted in a fierce ideology that combines satanism, feminism, and a rage against Christian influence. The band views themselves as a voice for the subjugated, particularly womankind, since the old ways were undone by what they see as insidious Christian contamination of the world.
Their lyrics and themes harken back to a time when seers and queens held power, before they were cast down and labeled as whores and witches. Völva stands as the enemy and adversary of oppressors, advocating passionately for the end of what they perceive as a rotten society.
The Visionaries Behind Völva
The powerful trio behind Völva consists of:
- Hedonosticia – Vocals/Bass
- Vittra – Guitar/Vocals
- Skuld – Drums/Vocals
Release Details
“Desires Profane” will be unleashed on November 28th, 2024, through two labels:
- Vinyl edition by Fiadh Productions
- CD edition by Grind To Death Records
Both versions will feature artwork that reinforces Völva’s stance as the adversary of oppression.
For Fans Of
Völva’s sound will appeal to fans of renowned black metal acts such as Darkthrone, Urgehal, Wolfbastard, and Taake. Their music brings a fresh, fierce perspective to the genre, combining the raw energy of punk with the uncompromising spirit of black metal.
“Desires Profane” promises to be an album unlike any other released in 2024. Bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery, Völva’s debut full-length is set to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene. Prepare for an assault on the senses, as Völva brings forth a sound aflame with scorn, contempt, and fury.
