DANHEIM Announce New Album ‘Heimferd’

Posted on August 27, 2025

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Copenhagen‑based producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen—known as DANHEIM—readies Heimferd, his newest full‑length album under Season of Mist. From its rune‑etched title to its resonant percussion and minimalist drones, Heimferd continues Danheim’s evolution through a Nordic sound world rooted in mythology and emotion, shaped by both visceral force and ambient restraint.

Rather than adhering to a strict mythological narrative, Heimferd unfolds as a mood-driven journey. From the storm-driven rhythms of “Stormdans” to the haunting expanse of “Yggdrasil II,” Olsen balances intensity with restraint, crafting a sonic ritual tied to both ancestral memory and modern resonance. Reflecting on the record’s essence, Olsen explains: “For me, Heimferd is a journey home, not to a physical place, but to my ancestry, honoring the weight of old paths while also forging new ones.”

Heimferd will be released through Season of Mist in CD, vinyl, and digital formats. With more than one billion streams to date and a growing global following, Danheim’s latest work reinforces his standing as one of the defining voices in Viking-inspired folk music.

Praise for Danheim:

“The modern production makes the composition even more visceral, cinematic, and hypnotic.” — Folk N Rock

“Danheim created yet another masterpiece, maybe even the best one so far.” — Metal-Exposure (On the 2020 album ‘Skapanir’)

“Danheim has created a versatile and moving album that now firmly elevates the artist into the elite of the genre.” — Kaaoszine (On the 2020 album ‘Skapanir’)

“The sheer prevalence of vocal melodies further serves to demonstrate the difference in approach.” — Kurgan Compass (On the 2021 album ‘Domadagr’)

“Domadagr carries you away to a past of the cold, dark North.” — Brothers in Raw (On the 2021 album ‘Domadagr’)

“Primarily instrumental, the album is permeated by a dark and mysterious atmosphere […]” — Mythologica (On the 2019 album ‘Hringrás’)

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