Icelandic metal band SKÁLMÖLD has just released a video for the ‘Gleipnir’ song of their latest album Börn Loka. Directed by Bowen Staines, the video takes on the album’s story of the peasant Hilmar Baldursson and his pact with Óðinn, Loki and Loki’s children and combines it with the beautiful harshness of Icelandic nature.

Börn Loka, meaning Loki’s Children, is Skálmöld’s follow up to their debut Baldur. The album tells the story of Hilmar Baldursson and his sister Brynhildur, who enters a pact with Óðinn and deceiver Loki, and his encounters with Loki’s children. Grief and betrayal are key words in the story, causing Hilmar to sacrifice the soul of his beloved little sister.

The video, directed by Bowen Stains and produced by Don’t Panic Films, takes on the whole story of the album, displaying the horrifying children of Loki, Hilmar’s struggle and the beautiful harshness of Icelandic nature.

Björgvin, lead singer of Skálmöld, had this to say: “It really turned out way better than we could ever have hoped for. Hats off to Mr. Bowen, it’s truly a work of genius. I guess my favorite of the whole bunch is the aerial shots; Iceland looks just like pure evil and beautiful at the same time. I am also glad that Edda was willing to portray Hel in the Video (Edda Tegeder, female growler of ANGIST – did guest vocals as Hel on the album) … and the wolf ... just everything man, it totally kicks ass!”

Skálmöld will be on tour in Europe supporting Finntroll and Týr in September and October.

September

6 - Haugesund, Norway - Byscenen
7 - Oslo, Norway - TBA
8 - Aarhus, Denmark - Voxhall
9 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
10 - Nürnberg, Germany - Hirsch
11 - Wroclaw, Poland - Alibi
12 - Krakow, Poland - Kwadrat
13 - Budapest, Hungary - Club 202
14 - Brasov, Romania - Rockstadt
15 - Bukarest, Romania - Silver Church
17 - Zagreb, Croatia - Mochvara
18 - Wien, Austria - Szene
19 - Prag Nova Chmelnice
21 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
22 - Augsburg, Germany - Kantine
23 - Wörgl, Austria - Komma
24 - Milano, Italy - R'N'R Arena
25 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
26 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
27 - Speyer, Germany - Halle 101
28 - Jena, Germany - F-Haus
29 - Brugge, Belgium - Factor
30 - Norwich, England - Waterfront

October

1 - Glasgow, Scotland - Classic Grand
2 - Manchester, England - NQ Live
3 - Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
4 - Bilston, England - Robin 2
5 - London, England - The Garage
6 - Lille, France - Le Splendid
8 - Strasbourg, France - La Laiterie
9 - Lyon, France - La Salle Du Kao
10 - Geneve, Switzerland - L´Usine
11 - Istres, France - L´Usine
12 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2
13 - Madrid, Spain - Rockkitchen/Caracol
14 - Toulouse, Spain - Le Bikini