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Swiss Black Metal outfit VÍGLJÓS are following up on their blistering new material with a video for their single “A Seed of Aberration”, the second track to emerge from their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Tome II – ignis sacer”. The album is slated for release on September 19 via French label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions.
Following the atmospheric lead single “Claviceps”, the new video for “A Seed of Aberration” offers another glimpse into the band’s meticulously crafted world.

Emerging from Basel in 2022, VÍGLJÓS (Old Norse for “the light which is just bright enough to be able to kill a man”) has since solidified its ranks into a potent four-piece, featuring members from both Germany and Switzerland.
With their lineup now wielding guitar, drums, mellotron, and vocals, the band recently laid down their second album at Marc Obrist’s (Zeal & Ardor) Hutch Sounds in Oberwil, BL. Obrist’s meticulous work on recording, mixing, and mastering promises a production that will undoubtedly capture the band’s intense vision, complemented by striking artwork from Adrian Smith and layout by Luca Piazzalonga.

While VÍGLJÓS openly acknowledges the profound influence of Norwegian Second Wave Black Metal titans like Darkthroneand Immortal, their sound is far from a mere homage. They skillfully weave the raw, frigid essence of ’90s Black Metal with unexpected layers of synth, intricate tremolo picking, and even light infusions of rock’n’roll riffs and beats.
These elements are all underpinned by hauntingly atmospheric mellotron tracks, adding a unique depth to their dark canvas. For those who’ve experienced VÍGLJÓS live, the word is out: expect an “auditive, visual and olfactory experience” that lingers long after the final note.

Thematically, “Tome II – ignis sacer” delves deep into the phenomenon of ergotism – the voluntary or involuntary poisoning by ingesting the claviceps fungus that grows on wheat.
This ancient affliction, which fueled historical phases of civil unrest, witch crazes, and societal meltdowns when climate favored its growth on essential food sources, is a central inspiration.

Tracklist:
01. Sowing
02. A Seed of Aberration
03. The Rot
04. Claviceps
05. Dellusions of Grandeur
06. Decadency and Degeneration
07. Harvest
08. Fallow – A New Cycle Begins

“Tome II – ignis sacer” will be coming out on September 19 via Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions in CD/LP and DIGITAL formats and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

VÍGLJÓS are:
J – Drums
L – Vocals
N – Guitar
Mellotron by Aorrta as Guest Musician

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