Swedish Viking death metallers KING OF ASGARD made an astonishing impact on the scene with their debut album, Fi'mbulvintr, released in 2010. After playing a bunch of festivals and club shows in 2010 and 2011, the band are fully busy in writing the follow-up album.

The writing process is in its finishing stages even though there is more to be done and more to be polished. The recording will once again be held at the Sonic Train Studios with engineer Andy LaRocque.

Comments the band: “We're glad to get back there in early March and to get some new stuff on tape. This also being the first time recording with Lars on guitar. The material for this coming release is a natural step forward for King Of Asgard. It differs quite a lot though the foundation of our musical roots still are very present. A natural progression of the sounds on Fi'mbulvintr! Song titles include ‘Gap Of Ginnungs’ and ‘Plague-ridden Rebirth'!”

King Of Asgard recently announced the addition of Lars Tängmark as the second guitarist to the line-up.

Commented the band: "King Of Asgard is proud to announce the recruit of new second guitarist Lars Tängmark! He made his first public appearance at the release party held a few weeks ago. This was our first ever live performance, a fantastic night worthy to remember. Thanks to all allied that attended! Lars is a long-time friend of the band and has among other duties been the bassist of the great Swedish act DAWN where Karsten also used to play. Onward we head... Welcome Lars!"

King Of Asgard have been confirmed to play Ragnaroek Festival 2012, which takes place April 13th – 14th in Stadthalle, Germany.

Bands confirmed so far are, ABSU, AGALLOCH, BORKNAGAR, DORDEDUH, EINHERJER, FEJD, HEOL TELWEN, KING OF ASGARD, MAEL MORDHA, MISTUR, RABENSCHREY, SKYCLAD, VOLUSPAA, WALDGEFLÜSTER, WOLFCHANT, and XIV DARK CENTURIES.

For more info visit the festival’s website.