Gaahls WYRD unleash cinematic power with new single “And the Now”

Norwegian Grammy-winning metal outfit Gaahls WYRD present “And the Now,” the third single from their highly anticipated sophomore album “Braiding the Stories”, due out via Season of Mist.

“And the Now” captures the essence of Gaahls WYRD‘s latest musical evolution — a dramatic, twisted, and cinematic exploration of sound and emotion. Blending introspective atmospheres with unbridled dissonance, the track showcases the band’s expanded aesthetic, moving beyond the confines of traditional black metal to inhabit a dreamlike realm Gaahl refers to as the “White Lodge.”

Anchored by Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal’s dynamic vocal performances and Ole “Lust Kilman” Walaunet’s stunning guitar work, “And the Now” channels the energy of ‘80s and ‘90s gothic rock without sacrificing the esoteric intensity that defines Gaahls WYRD. The single’s layered composition mirrors the overarching theme of “Braiding the Stories” — the fluid transitions of dreams and subconscious emotion.

Recorded at Solslottet Studio in Bergen, Norway, and produced alongside Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Wardruna), “And the Now” reinforces the band’s commitment to sonic experimentation and conceptual depth. Like the album it heralds, the track is cinematic, vivid, and audaciously unclassifiable.

Listen to “And the Now” on the Season of Mist YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zOhiXffDF8M

“Braiding the Stories” is out June 6th, 2025 on Season of Mist.

➤ Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/gaahlswyrdbraidinggthestories

Tracklist:
1. The Dream (2:11)
2. Braiding the Stories (8:37) [WATCH]
3. Voices in My Head (2:00)
4. Time and Timeless Timeline (3:03) [WATCH]
5. And the Now (5:49) [LISTEN]
6. Through the Veil (1:57)
7. Visions and Time (6:00)
8. Root the Will (5:25)
9. Flowing Starlight (7:11)
Full runtime: 42:15

Country: Norway (NO)
Style: Esoteric Extreme Metal
FFO: Gorgoroth, Enslaved, Trelldom

Line-up:
Kristian Espedal «Gaahl» – All Voices
Ole Walaunet «Lust Kilman» – All Guitars
Andreas Salbu «Nekroman» – Bass
Kevin Kvåle «Spektre» – Drums

Production Credits:
Recorded at Solslottet Studio, Bergen, Norway.
Produced by Iver Sandøy & Gaahls WYRD.
Mixed & mastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet Studio, Bergen, Norway.

Cover Art:
Øivind Myksvoll