After years of anticipation, these Folk Metal warriors are back in action with their striking fifth studio album, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Highly respected within the Folk Metal genre, cementing their position as influential and reliable artists worldwide, Lilla Edet, Sweden-based horde Fejd (which is Swedish for “feud”) is set to release their fifth studio offering, titled Nifelheim, following up on their critically acclaimed album Trolldom, released ten years ago. Formed in 2001 through a unique fusion of the folk duo Rimmerfors and members of the metal bands Pathos and Nostradameus, the band currently comprised of Patrik Rimmerfors on vocals and bouzouki, Niklas Rimmerfors on the moraharpa (a keyed fiddle), Thomas Antonsson on bass, Lennart Specht on keyboards, and Esko Salow on drums creates a sound that bridges two worlds with each of their albums, blending the power of Heavy Metal with the rich melodies and melancholic spirit of Nordic folk music, exactly like what they have to offer in Nifelheim.

The album starts with the battle hymn Nifelheim, inviting us to join the band on a journey to such a primordial realm of absolute darkness, fog, cold, and ice, with Esko leading the horde with his classic drums, followed by Nidhögg, a fearsome dragon in Norse mythology, with the eccentric sounds of the bouzouki and moraharpa exhaling Folk Metal magic. Edsvuren, a Swedish word that translates to “sworn” in English, used to describe someone that is bound by an oath, showcases the entire band on fire, with Patrik’s vocals sounding epic; while in Älvagrimmar, a term from Swedish folklore referring to ancient river spirits, Esko hammers his drums accompanied by the rumbling bass by Thomas, sounding heavy, folky and majestic.

Then all instruments and percussion will prepare us all for battle side by side with Fejd in Sköldborg, or “shield wall” in Old Norse, where Patrik and Niklas are once again spot-on with their respective bouzouki and moraharpa; whereas in Einar Blå, which translates as “blue warrior,” the band again showcases their trademark Folk Metal sonority, a decent instrumental piece despite lacking the band’s vocal punch. It’s time to dance around the fire pit and enjoy a good pint of mead to the sound of Strilja, with Esko’s beats adding even more fuel to their incendiary sounds, before Svarta Tjärn, or “the black tarn” from Swedish, puts a thrilling ending to the album, where the sounds from a glorious past are crafted by a band that has just reignited their fire by looking into the future.

After years of anticipation, Fejd are not only back in action with Nifelheim, but the album will also certainly appeal to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. From the very first note, listeners are drawn into a world of ancient legends, carried by powerful arrangements and the evocative language of Nordic melancholy, once again affirming their place as one of the leading names in Folk Metal. If you want to join such a talented horde, you can find Fejd on Facebook, stream their classy music on Spotify, and of course grab a copy of Nifelheim from BandCamp or by clicking HERE. Because this is first-class Folk Metal made by Norse warriors, inspiring us to keep moving forward and face our own battles no matter what to the sound of their unique and captivating music.

Best moments of the album: Nifelheim, Älvagrimmar and Svarta Tjärn.

Worst moments of the album: Einar Blå.

Released in 2026 Black Lodge Records

Track listing
1. Nifelheim 4:07
2. Nidhögg 7:27
3. Edsvuren 5:18
4. Älvagrimmar 6:16
5. Sköldborg 4:16
6. Einar Blå 5:03
7. Strilja 5:01
8. Svarta Tjärn 5:17

Band members
Patrik Rimmerfors – lead vocals, bouzouki
Niklas Rimmerfors – moraharpa
Thomas Antonsson – bass
Lennart Specht – keyboards
Esko Salow – drums