German folk metallers MIDNATTSOL, featuring Norwegian vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes, have posted a picture gallery from their recent appearance at the Ragnarök Festival 2010, which took place in Rieden, Germany. Check it out here.

The band recently issued the following update:

"Hi Folks,

After we have spent lots of time in our new rehearsal room during the last month, the time has come – we will enter the studio!

We can justly claim that we have never worked so intensively on our material and also the work with our new guitarist Alex was like a rejuvenation for us. Thus we are extremely looking forward to record the songs now!

As we had been very satisfied with the recordings of Nordlys at Studio E, we have decided for the third album not only to let the recordings do by such an experienced producer as Markus Stock from Studio E (THE VISION BLEAK, LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE, SECRETS OF THE MOON) but also the mixing and mastering.

The best news is however: the recordings will already begin May 24th 2010 and with a short interruption we will be in the studio until July. Of course we will keep you informed about further information regarding the new album and the release date."

As previously reported, Midnattsol have launched an official Facebook page to go along with their recently launched Twitter account. Go to this location to check it out. Check out the band's official Twitter page here.

Midnattsol performed at the Ragnarök Festival on May 1st. Video footage of the songs 'Lament' and 'Northern Lights' is available below.