With “Boudica”, their new single, Danish melodic death metal unit VANIR deliver another fierce chapter from their upcoming album “Wyrd”. The song, out today, tells the story of the legendary warrior queen who led her people against the Roman Empire – a figure of defiance, vengeance, and unbreakable will.
More than just a tale from history, “Boudica” is a battle hymn of resistance and empowerment. As the queen fought for her people’s freedom and her rightful place as their leader, the song resonates as an anthem of women’s strength and the fight against oppression across the ages.
Merging blistering melodic death metal with epic storytelling, Vanir breathe new life into the legacy of a woman who refused to bow, and whose name still echoes as a symbol of power and rebellion.
“Boudica” is available now on all streaming services and has also been released in a lyric video.
Swords, helmets and shields can be heard in the distance once more, as Danish warriors Vanir return with their new album, “Wyrd”. The record revolves around the timeless theme of fate – spun from war, from the choices of humankind, and from the consequences that have shaped our world. As a mirror of our own time, where decisions carry the weight of future destinies, “Wyrd” invites the listener into stories of downfall and triumph, of lives lost and victories won.
The visual core of the album is brought to life by artist David Troest, whose dramatic cover depicts the Winged Hussar, one of history’s most fearsome war machines. The scene is the legendary Battle of Vienna in 1683, where the Polish cavalry forced the Ottoman Empire to retreat, halting its expansion into Europe. This clash of civilizations forms the backdrop for the song “Never Surrender”, told through the eyes of those who defended Vienna from invasion.
But “Wyrd” is more than just a historical album. It is a musical journey into humanity’s struggle with power, destiny, and the eternal conflicts over survival and dominion. Vanir combine melodic death metal with epic storytelling, reminding us of that history always repeats itself, and that the choices we make today hold the seeds of tomorrow’s battles.
The album has been mixed and mastered at Demigod Recordings, ensuring a powerful and razor-sharp sound that does justice to the weight of its themes.
As one of Denmark’s most prominent melodic death metal bands, Vanir has forged its own take on epic for over a decade now, with history-themed melodic death metal, merging crushing riffs with tales of fate, battle, and myth. With “Wyrd”, the collective once again sharpen their steel and march onto the battlefields of history.
“Wyrd” will be released on LP, CD and digital formats on 03.04.2026, via Mighty Music.
Lineup:
Martin Drageholm – vocals
Kirk Backarach – guitars
Lasse Heiberg – guitars
Mikael Christensen – bass
Jon Elmquist Schmidt – drums
Stefan Dujardin - keyboards
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Confirmed live dates:
4/4 – Rust, Copenhagen, DK (release concert)
10/4 – Ragnarok Festival, Tyskland, DE
1-2/5 – Mead and Greed Festival, Tyskland, DE
25-27/6 – Basinfire Fest, Tjekkiet, CZ
1/8 – Wacken Open Air, DE
18/9 – Kedelhuset, Silkeborg, DK (with Crocell)
“Wyrd” tracklist:
1. Against The Storm
2. Never Surrender
3. Braavalla
4. Boudica
5. Da Lammet Brød det 6. Segl
6. Helgrinidir
7. Mod & Ære
8. De Forbandede År
9. Nine
