Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Stockholm black metal band Avslut have signed with Season of Mist, seven years after their last full-length album, “Tyranni”. So far, the band has not shared any details about the new record, but they will follow in due course.
The band’s name translates as “Ending”. Musically, Avslut play traditional Scandinavian black metal built on melodic, occasionally gothic-tinged riffing. Meanwhile, their Swedish-language lyrics carry misanthropic themes.
Vocalist Christian Jönsson Baad and drummer Oscar Krumlinde started Avslut in Stockholm in 2016 as a studio project. Soon after, guitarists Eddie Lindgren and Simon Olovsson joined to turn it into a full band. Magnus “Devo” Andersson of Marduk then mixed and mastered their four-song debut EP, “Vanskapt”. That release earned the band a deal with French label Osmose Productions. Through Osmose, they went on to release the albums “Deceptis” (2018) and “Tyranni” (2019), plus the “Förslavad” EP (2019).
On stage, Avslut have shared bills with Watain, Dark Funeral and Marduk. In 2024, Elias Niemi replaced Dennis Holm on bass. Today, Christian Jönsson Baad handles vocals, with Eddie Lindgren on lead guitar and Simon Olovsson on rhythm guitar. Elias Niemi plays bass, while Oscar Krumlinde sits behind the drums.
“It is with great pride and excitement that we can announce that Avslut have signed with Season of Mist,” the band says. “As the band was formed ten years ago, this is a significant milestone for us. To be able to work with such a legendary label, and with the people behind it, is nothing short of a great honor.”
The band also addresses the long wait for new music. According to Avslut, they agreed early on not to rush the album and took their time to keep it true to their vision. “It is an understatement to say that we cannot wait to finally unleash it upon the world,” they add.
