Melodic death metal band ATAVISTIA return with a new single, “I skogens djup,” accompanied by a live music video, offering fans a glimpse not only into the band’s evolving sound, but also their energetic live presence. “I skogens djup” lands ahead of their forthcoming album Old Gods Awaken, set for release on May 15, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution.
Translating to “In the depths of the forest,” “I skogens djup” marks a creative step for the band as their first song written entirely in another language. Drawing inspiration from folk influenced metal acts such as FINNTROLL, ATAVISTIA chose to write the lyrics in Swedish, allowing the phrasing and timing to flow more naturally with the music.
Despite being one of the shortest tracks on the album, the song delivers a burst of energy that is fast, catchy, and punchy, while also introducing the album’s first guitar solo. The track captures a sense of mystery and ancient folklore, reflecting the themes that run throughout Old Gods Awaken.
The accompanying live music video showcases ATAVISTIA’s intensity and stage presence, bringing the song to life in a raw and immediate way.
With Old Gods Awaken on the horizon, “I skogens djup” offers a strong preview of what is to come, blending aggression, melody, and atmosphere into a focused and memorable track.
The upcoming album Old Gods Awaken showcases ATAVISTIA’s most folk-inspired material to date. Featuring shorter, catchier, and more direct compositions, the record reflects the band’s evolving creative direction while staying rooted in their signature sound. Drawing influence from folk metal, black metal, and a wide spectrum of styles in between, the album captures the band’s commitment to following inspiration wherever it leads.
Known for their fluid approach to genre and songwriting, ATAVISTIA continues to push boundaries while maintaining the essence that defines them.
ATAVISTIA lineup:
Mattias Sippola – Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda – Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan – Guitar
Spencer Budworth – Bass, Vocals
About ATAVISTIA:
Formed in 2017 in Vancouver, Canada, ATAVISTIA takes their fans on a spellbinding journey though vast sonic landscapes of snow covered forests, desolate tundras, and permafrost-laden landscapes. Fans of WINTERSUN, ENSIFERUM, DIMMU BORGIR, and XANTHOCHROID will be enthralled by the elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and Scandinavian folk that is intricately woven together throughout their diverse soundscape.
Taking inspiration from the majestic natural landscapes of their homeland, earthly seasons, and ancient Norse culture, ATAVISTIA’s grandiose sound matches these lyrical themes in an impressive symphony of destruction. Their debut EP, One With The Sun (2017) introduced their unique blend of beauty and ferocity, which they followed up with a stormy full-length in 2020 through The Winter Way. The next two releases, the full-length Cosmic Warfare (2023) and the EP Inane Duncam (2024), saw the band spreading their wings and exploring a wider variety of influences. Through it all, ATAVISTIA balances graceful melodies with a brutal rhythmic cacophony, swirling elegance and fury together like a ferocious northern blizzard.
On stage, ATAVISTIA is a force of nature, like waves crashing against a rocky shore. Their music washes over audiences worldwide, leaving them gasping for more long after the last note has faded. They have toured Europe twice alongside notable acts such as SKÁLMÖLD, METSATÖLL, and SEVEN SPIRES, and have opened locally for MOONSPELL, ELEINE, and OCEANS OF SLUMBER. ATAVISTIA has firmly established its presence in a niche among a wide swath of metal genres.
Are you ready to lose yourself in the juxtaposition of lush and arid, the dichotomy of hope and despair, and welcome the inevitable and beautiful end?
Old Gods Awaken Track Listing:
- Raise All Thy Horns
- Mystic Tavern
- Seeker of Time
- To a New World
- I Skogens Djup
- Goddess of My Dreams
- Ride the White Storm
- Old Gods Awaken