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!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
#3 Art of Attrition, #8 Atomis
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2024-09-17
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton – Loud
#6 Art of Attrition
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CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary – Loud
#1 Atomis, #3 Art of Attrition, #6 Culled.ca, #9 The Aphelion, #10 Valfreya
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2024-09-17
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CFUR 88.7fm – Prince George – Top 30
#14 Fen
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CJSF 90.1 FM – Burnaby – Top 30
#3 Drungi, #4 Thirteen Goats Exitus Stratagem Records, #19 Derelict, #23 Art of Attrition
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsf.cfm?dWeekOfID=2024-09-17
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0 Iceland’s DRUNGI Unveils Crushing Dark Rock Debut Album “Hamfarir Hugans”
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Montreal, QC – April 4, 2024
Iceland’s DRUNGI Unveils Crushing Dark Rock Debut Album “Hamfarir Hugans”
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L-R: Magnus Addi Olafsson (Bass) | Sandra Maria Berþorsdottir (Drums & Vocals) | Sjafnar Bjorgvinsson (Vocals) | Runar Gauti Gunnarsson (Guitar) | Markus Loki Gunnarsson (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Hvergiland Photography
With two powerful singles “Alda” and “Myrkur” already released, Iceland’s Drungi is set to unleash their debut album “Hamfarir Hugans”. Drungi‘s commitment to exploring mental health struggles through their music is evident throughout the eight-track album, which presents bleak topics with haunting music that is inspired by the dramatic landscape of the island. The band hopes that fans will consider this release worth the wait, and find it deeply satisfying. It is a ride filled with Icelandic lyrics, heaviness, and nature-inspired lyrical content. With the album they are planning a local tour and comment on what to expect:
“We put on a show, the majority of the band, including drummer, bassist, vocalist and guitarist have a background in theatrics and we bring those talents into our shows giving our audience an immersive show where they get pulled into the band. Be it the bassist walking around the venue or the singer pulling the audience closer, the people will find a great show with Drungi.”
With “Hamfarir Hugans”, Drungi wanted to create an album that speaks to the heart of those grappling with mental health challenges. Their music reflects the harsh beauty of Icelandic nature, intertwined with the raw, emotional realities many face daily. Throughout each of the exclusively Icelandic language tracks has been poetically inspired by folklore, Icelandic nature, and the mental sufferings that so many of today’s people suffer from suicidal thoughts, depression, anger, schizophrenia, etc.
The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Stephen Lockhart and the album artwork, a merger between the mind and Icelandic nature, was done by bassist Magnús Addi Ólafsson and guitarist Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson. Self-reflection and powerful music await in “Hamfarir Hugans”, which is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Gojira, and Manowar.
Listen to the album full stream premiere for “Hamfarir Hugans” via Bravewords HERE.
“Hamfarir Hugans” is due out on April 5, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://drungi.bandcamp.com.
Music Video – “Alda” – https://youtu.be/_iEwHigmI4Q
Music Video – “Myrkur” – https://youtu.be/3_vDGG4K4O0
Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q5Mq
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Track Listing:
1. Alda – 5:42
2. Þoka – 7:00
3. Ófærð – 5:15
4. Skriða – 3:34
5. Frost – 4:42
6. Skjálfti – 4:20
7. Kvika – 7:31
8. Myrkur – 6:17
Album band lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Kristján B. Heiðarsson – Drums
Live band Lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir – Drums
More info: Drungi.is | Facebook.com/drungiiceland | Instagram.com/drungiiceland
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0 Iceland’s DRUNGI Calls You To Dance With Darkness In “Myrkur” Off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024
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Montreal, QC – March 21, 2024
Iceland’s DRUNGI Calls You To Dance With Darkness In “Myrkur” Off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024
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L-R: Magnus Addi Olafsson (Bass) | Sandra Maria Berþorsdottir (Drums & Vocals) | Sjafnar Bjorgvinsson (Vocals) | Runar Gauti Gunnarsson (Guitar) | Markus Loki Gunnarsson (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Hvergiland Photography
Icelandic hard rock/metal sensation Drungi is making waves with their upcoming debut album “Hamfarir Hugans”, set to be released on April 5th. As a prelude to this highly anticipated release, the band has dropped their first single, “Alda”, which hit the airwaves in late 2023 to critical acclaim. They continue that momentum with the second single “Myrkur” (Dark), constructed with a heavy waltz simulating a dance macabre with the darkness, which reflects the element of the song. They explain further:
“We don’t know what happens in the darkness and how it will affect our life, and that’s the scary idea that happens in the musical part of Myrkur. Depression, You can let the darkness control you but you must remember to turn on the light that only oneself can turn on. The darkness can be obsessive but it is dangerous if it’s used wrong on others and yourself.”
“Myrkur” is a song that was originally inspired by one of Drungi’s earliest demos that did not make the cut for the album. The song tracks the feeling of darkness and depression that we all feel inside of us, some feel it stronger, others have an easier time finding the light, “but we are the Darkness and we want you to join us”.
The release of “Hamfarir Hugans” marks Drungi’s fifth year together, and promises an emotional rollercoaster with tracks like the isolating “Ófærð” (Impass) and the desolate “Þoka” (Fog). The album’s themes delve into mental health issues, mirroring the band members’ personal struggles. All lyrics are in Icelandic, connecting with the harsh environments that locals have navigated since the island’s inception.
“Myrkur” is an invitation to dance within the darkness and is recommended for fans of Skálmöld, Black Sabbath, and Gojira.
Watch and listen to “Myrkur” via its premiere on MetalInsider HERE.
“Hamfarir Hugans” is due out on April 5, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://drungi.bandcamp.com.
The band’s previous single and music video for “Alda” can be viewed at https://youtu.be/_iEwHigmI4Q
Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q5Mq
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Track Listing:
1. Alda – 5:42
2. Þoka – 7:00
3. Ófærð – 5:15
4. Skriða – 3:34
5. Frost – 4:42
6. Skjálfti – 4:20
7. Kvika – 7:31
8. Myrkur – 6:17
Album band lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Kristján B. Heiðarsson – Drums
Live band Lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir – Drums
More info: Drungi.is | Facebook.com/drungiiceland | Instagram.com/drungiiceland
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0 Walk Into The Ocean With Iceland’s DRUNGI’s New Single “Alda” off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024
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Montreal, QC – February 29, 2024
Walk Into The Ocean With Iceland’s DRUNGI’s New Single “Alda” off Upcoming Album “Hamfarir Hugans” Out April 2024
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L-R: Magnus Addi Olafsson (Bass) | Sandra Maria Berþorsdottir (Drums & Vocals) | Sjafnar Bjorgvinsson (Vocals) | Runar Gauti Gunnarsson (Guitar) | Markus Loki Gunnarsson (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Hvergiland Photography
Iceland’s Drungi channel the vast landscapes of their homeland into eerie and powerful metal that will evoke a variety of emotions and cast the listener into folklore accompanied by exciting music. They are releasing their debut album “Hamfarir Hugans” on April 5th and the first look is with the single “Alda” (Wave), which is out now on YouTube. The band had the following today about this release:
“Alda was the first official single off our upcoming debut album. Having been in the back of our bassist’s head for numerous years he presented it to the band and something clicked in everyone’s mind. Following the intense feeling of drowning in one’s emotion and the sometimes suicidal feelings one has following a downforce of emotion, the song emphasizes that feeling with a rhythm pushing the oceanic feeling forward.”
The band continues to say that the flow of writing for “Alda” was significantly faster than most of their other songs and it spoke to them in a way that many others had not and thus it received the first single spot along with the first track of the album. It was something they knew right away would be a song worth sharing with the masses. The suicidal imagery of the songs comes from the Icelandic saying “Að ganga í sjóinn” or “walking into the ocean”, which is still to this day a form of suicide practiced in Iceland. Something each member of the band can connect to.
Drungi, formed in 2019, is comprised of Sjafnar Björgvinsson on vocals, Rúnar Gunnarsson on lead guitar, Loki Gunnarsson on rhythm guitar, Magnús Ólafsson on bass, and Sandra Bergþórsdóttir on drums. The band has been on a steady rise, captivating audiences with their unique blend of rock, black‘n‘roll, and doom. Having played notable festivals such as Lemmy Rock Festival 2022 and Culture Night 2022, Drungi has become a force to be reckoned with in the Icelandic music scene.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Alda” at https://youtu.be/_iEwHigmI4Q
Spotify – https://sptfy.com/Q5Mq
They are recommended for fans of Sólstafir, Skálmöld, and Gojira, “Hamfarir Hugans” is due out on April 5, 2024, and is available for pre-order at https://drungi.bandcamp.com.
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Track Listing:
1. Alda – 5:42
2. Þoka – 7:00
3. Ófærð – 5:15
4. Skriða – 3:34
5. Frost – 4:42
6. Skjálfti – 4:20
7. Kvika – 7:31
8. Myrkur – 6:17
Album band lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Kristján B. Heiðarsson – Drums
Live band Lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir – Drums
More info: Drungi.is | Facebook.com/drungiiceland | Instagram.com/drungiiceland
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“Worth the wait, for those that have been following us it has been a journey of postponement which will provide our fans with much satisfaction. To those who discover us they are in for a ride filled with Icelandic lyrics, heaviness and nature-inspired lyrical content. We aim for an experience filled with primal emotions, that most people will be able to relate to regardless of their understanding of our language.” – Drungi
For fans of Sólstafir, Skálmöld, Black Sabbath, Gojira, Manowar
Drungi.is | Facebook.com/drungiiceland | Instagram.com/drungiiceland | Youtube.com/@drungiiceland912
“Their music is so perfect that the only thing we can comment on is their clothes” – A&P Reacts
“Bringing an interesting mix of rock, black n roll and doom metal that takes elements from all three genres and conjures up an infectious hard rock/metal album for those of you that just want to cut loose with your basic intrinsic musical urges. Fiercely primal, raw, full of hooks, and chunky grooves, Drungi looks to shake your foundations to the core.” – Metal Epidemic
“a band who have managed to dig out a niche of their own with a unique yet cohesive sound and solid performances for their first and unsigned album. It speaks of a combination of lethal talent, inspiration, and a hell of a working ethic. I hope Drungi is willing to dig deep and mine the most out of its style, because this outfit has the potential to go very far indeed. Hamfarir Hugans is just the first step.” – Angry Metal Guy
“Based on a merger between the mind and Icelandic nature, “Hamfarir Hugans” is a surefire way to get a dosage of Icelandic music, heavy riffs and piercing vocals.”” – Metal Temple
Hamfarir Hugans is both exhilarating and emotionally resonant. Each track unfolds like a chapter in an ancient saga, drawing one deeper into Drungi‘s world. Hamfarir Hugans is satisfyingly heavy and melodic and an invitation to embark on a journey through the realms of myth and emotion. MUST LISTEN TRACKS: all eight tracks” – Amplify The Noise
“This album is a for sure the best debut of a band this year so far and I seriously doubt there will be something new so enticing as this new Drungi album. Try to put your dirty hands in this disc if you are seeking something different and very metal at the same time.” – Darksouls United
Album Title: Hamfarir Hugans
Release Date: April 5, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Alda – 5:42
2. Þoka – 7:00
3. Ófærð – 5:15
4. Skriða – 3:34
5. Frost – 4:42
6. Skjálfti – 4:20
7. Kvika – 7:31
8. Myrkur – 6:17
Album Credits:
– All songs Performed by: Magnús Addi Ólafsson, Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson, Sjafnar Björgvinsson, Markús Loki Gunnarsson, Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir.
– All songs written by: Magnús Addi Ólafsson, Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson, Sjafnar Björgvinsson, Markús Loki Gunnarsson, Guðmundur Kristinn Haraldsson.
– Produced by: Stephen Lockhart
– Mixed by: Stephen Lockhart
– Mastered by: Stephen Lockhart
– Album Artwork by: Magnús Addi Ólafsson and Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson, Fixed by Dall-E AI for clarity
Album band lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Kristján B. Heiðarsson – Drums
Live band Lineup:
Magnús Addi Ólafsson – Bass
Rúnar Gauti Gunnarsson – Lead guitar,
Sjafnar Björgvinsson – Vocals,
Markús Loki Gunnarsson – Rhythm guitar,
Sandra María Bergþórsdóttir – Drums
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About The Album Artwork
It’s a merger between the mind and Icelandic nature. With our songs being very mind–nature inspired we thought this was a fitting idea for an album cover. – Magnus & Runar
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
As previously mentioned, the album is a theme following mental issues that people suffer from and the imagery of the Icelandic things in nature that can kill you. So, we have a death that’s both physical and mental. – Magnus
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
1. Alda (Wave) – Musically it follows the rhythm of a wave crashing a boat into the cliffs of northwestern Iceland. Lyrically it’s about self-harm where sometimes you feel like you are drowning in the abundance of emotion and you wish you were just washing away.
2. Þoka (Fog) – Musically it’s following the feeling of being lost in a dense fog with no sense of direction and the panic that ensues. Lyrically it’s about having a brain fog and you don’t know if you are thinking logically and being on the brink of being insane or on the brink of total chaos much like schizophrenia.
3. Ófærð (Impass) – Musically: The name translates to impassible or Impass and the music follows the idea of violent storms, snow or rain and the music is inspired by those storms that make much of Iceland impassible both in winter and summer. Lyrically: Being trapped or isolated and having no escape from it much like Locked in syndrome.
4. Skriða (Landslide) – The highs and lows of the song translate into mountain tops and how easy it is to be caught in a landslide. Crumbling down from the turmoil one gets inflicted by, from a high point and until hitting rock bottom.
5. Frost (frost) – The damage that the Harsh cold of Iceland can inflict upon the world. Being trapped in an icy cold winter that never thaws. Fimbulwinter. Much like being a psychopath, with a complete lack of emotion.
6. Skjálfti (Quake) – Unstable, unpredictable, like the earthquakes we have every day in Iceland. Insecurity and shivering when you feel the shaking of the ground without any shaking happening in the ground. Inner turmoils and fears, Anxiety.
7. Kvika (Magma) – An epic scope of a volcano captured in an eerily musical way. The inner anger and violence that boils under the surface. The magma boils slowly but you do not know when it will erupt and cause cataclysmic events a mind disaster. Explosive manic disorder.
8. Myrkur (Dark) – We don’t know what happens in the darkness and how it will affect our life, and that’s the scary idea that happens in the musical part of Myrkur. Depression, You can let the darkness control you but you must remember to turn on the light that only oneself can turn on. The darkness can be obsessive but it is dangerous if it’s used wrongly on others and yourself.
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1. Our most told story is the one about the guitarist the lied on his application. Saying that he was 16 when he asked to join when in fact he was still only 15, We had a lot of gigs with an underage guitarist and his parents were often seen in the crowd.
2. During our second gig we were about to go on stage and the bassist completely missed the fact that the guitarist had to go to the bathroom. And so walked on stage and played for nearly 5 minutes a single riff until the rest of the band finally joined him. Being an eventful gig our singer shows up dressed as a zombie priest with heavy makeup and Rúnar then reviewing the band before joining got scared out of his mind when meeting the vocalist outside the venue.
3. When arriving at Lemmy Rock fest in 2022 we were a bit early and noticed that nothing was properly set up at the time, so we carried all the shared gear, set up the stage and hung all the lighting + lighting programming prior to the show. An hour before heading on stage our bassist walked into the tattoo shop located in the venue and got the band Motif tattooed on his calf and was essentially in pain the whole show.
4. Sandra remarks – Magnus likes his show underwear like he likes his bacon, Extra crunchy.
5. Sjafnar our vocalist Participated in the Icelandic idol completely wooing the judges with Cowboys from hell acapella.
L-R: Magnus Addi Olafsson (Bass) | Sandra Maria Berþorsdottir (Drums & Vocals) | Sjafnar Bjorgvinsson (Vocals) | Runar Gauti Gunnarsson (Guitar) | Markus Loki Gunnarsson (Guitar)
Photo Credit: Hvergiland Photography
We are Drungi, hailing from the cool shores of Reykjavík Iceland. A refreshing addition to the hard rock/metal scene with an interesting mix of Rock, black‘n‘roll, and doom.
Formed in 2019, the lineup consists of Sjafnar on vocals, Rúnar on lead guitar, Loki on rhythm guitar, Magnús on bass and Sandra on drums. The first show they played was in mid-2019 when they opened a small local festival, Toolraiser 2019, and since then they have played numerous shows including Lemmy Rock Festival 2022 and Culture Night 2022.
Drungi celebrates their 5th year together with the release of their debut album “Hamfarir Hugans” this coming April 2024. Having all suffered from some form of mental illness, the debut album consists of songs inspired by Icelandic nature as well as the deep-rooted mental troubles, that many other people may struggle with every day. Their lyrics are all in Icelandic and connect with the harsh environments they as locals have had to deal with since the island was first populated. Their different musical backgrounds have come together to form a unique mixture of metal and rock that many people connect with on a deeper level.
Shared Stage with: Sóstafir, Krownest (2023 WMB winners), Vögel, Canis, Aesculus, Morii, Ormar, Hodris, Merkúr, Ultra Magnus, Skepna Overturn, Kookaveen, Nornagal, Skoffín, M-sea
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