album · January 16, 1998

The Winds That Sang of Midgard's Fate

Hagalaz’ Runedance

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"The Winds That Sang of Midgard's Fate" is a grim and atmospheric work, a stark exploration of Norse mythology with a formidable martial industrial backbone. This album solidified Hagalaz’ Runedance's place as a unique voice in the dark, esoteric music underground.

• The album was recorded at the Black Ambiance studio in Oslo. It was engineered and mixed by Bjarne Hansen.
• Released on Misanthropy Records in January 1998, the album featured cover art by noted occult artist Kristian Wåhlin.
• The release received little mainstream attention but became a cult favorite among fans of martial industrial and neoclassical darkwave.

Hagalaz’ Runedance is the musical project of Norwegian artist Ruth Olson, known for her blend of martial industrial and neoclassical darkwave. She emerged from the fertile black metal scene of Bergen in the early 1990s, developing a unique sound that drew from pagan themes and martial rhythms.