Swedish Viking death metallers KING OF ASGARD – consisting of current/former members of MITHOTYN, FALCONER and DAWN - have revealed the cover art and tracklisting for their debut album, Fi'mbulvintr, due out August 13th/16th via Metal Blade Records in Europe.

The band comment: "Fi'mbulvintr is upon us! Fi'mbulvintr is upon thee! The winter of three is near and with that comes the first born of King of Asgard. We are very pleased with what we've achieved in all aspects of this coming album. The whole production is really in the face, much thanks to Andy who easily understood us, getting the brutal and bombastic sound we wanted. Musically we're talking a blend of dark folk, death metal and so forth. Much reflected by our musical past. Straight forward, hard-hitting vs melody and settled melancholy. The lyrical approach comes mainly in ancestral portraits, Norse mythology, Viking sagas and myths with the reflection of our personal ideals and touch. Three of them visited by guest Mr. Stefan Weinerhall. So this will surely be a package well worth to pick up. We hardly could have done this debut better, completed with the great artwork by Ola Larsson. It's cold, it's cold but we're heading home by the sounds that honour the Gods, by the sounds that trample the traitor!"

On March 19th of King Of Asgard went their way to Varberg, Sweden and Sonic Train Studios. The recording was done during two intense weeks with Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) as engineer and co-producer.

"We worked really hard, nights and days, using both A and B studios for the ultimate outcome of our stay. Thirteen songs were nailed on track, including intro and outro. The arrangements are well thought through and the vocal tracks being laid down with a lot of thought behind. The production has a somewhat organic sound to it, simple and raw, yet allowing everything shine through and bring the production to it's full justice. Recording, mixing and mastering took place at Sonic Train Studios, so we've had eyes and ears to it all the way, along with the great support and professionalism from Andy LaRocque. So with all efforts put down in this we are very proud and anxious to get this out and see from where to start."

Tracklisting Fi'mbulvintr:

'Intro'

'Einhärjar'

'Vämods Tale'

'The Last Journey'

'Never Will You Know Of Flesh Again'

'Wrath Of The Gods'

'Snake Tongue'

'Brethren Of The North'

'Day Of Sorrow'

'Lingering A Sacred Ground'

'Heroes' Brigade'

'Strike Of The Hammer'

'Fi'mbulvintr (outro)'

King Of Asgard took form in 2008 by founder Karl Beckman (ex-Mithotyn) after dissolving his latest musical projects. Teaming up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson (Falconer, ex-Mithotyn). As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach. In late 2009 J. Albrektsson joined the ranks on bass to strengthen the line-up further.

King Of Asgard is:

Karl Beckman – guitar, vocals

Jonas Albrektsson – bass

Karsten Larsson – drums

For more info visit Myspace.com/kingofasgardsweden.