Aarhus (DK) based MØL blend swirling guitars and hissing vocals with the dreamy ambience of shoegaze to form a unique blend of soundscapes and crushing passages. Inspired by bands like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Drop Nineteens, Lantlôs and Alcest, MØL released their self-titled debut EP back in 2014.
A year later, the band had perfected their sound on their second EP "II", produced by Jacob Bredahl and released in 2015. Both EPs were very well received and drove them on to do some empathic live shows, which were praised by press and helped establishing a dedicated audience. In 2018, MØL made an international breakthrough signing with Holy Roar Records (UK) who released their debut album “JORD” to critical acclaim. Recorded at Grapehouse Studios and mixed and mastered by Chris Kreutzfeldt, “JORD” gained massive media acclaim turning MØL into one of the most talked about Danish metal newcomers in recent years. The album was also released as an instrumental version and in 2019, the band re-released their two first EPs, remastered for CD and vinyl.
On November 5th, 2021, MØL now return with their second studio album, “DIORAMA”, the group’s first for Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded and mixed by Tue Madsen (Gojira, Meshuggah, Heaven Shall Burn), the band has successfully developed its captivating, aggressive sound even further. Brace yourself for a ferocious yet melodic blackgaze monument!
Praise for ‘JORD’:
“It’s epic and stirring stuff. Absolutely crushing” - Daniel P. Carter , BBC Radio1 Rock Show
“JORD is one of the exhilarating blackgaze albums to drop in a long time” - Metal Hammer
“JORD has received unanimous praise and has immediately seen them heralded as one of the greatest examples of the blackgaze movement” - The Independent UK
“By far one of the genre’s most accomplished records” - KillYourStereo
Lists and nomations for “JORD”
Metal Hammer - #12 on “The 50 Best Albums of 2018”
Loudwire - #19 on “The 30 Best Metal Albums of 2018
Kerrang! - #17 on “The 50 Albums that Shook 2018”
Kerrang! - Music video for Bruma on “The 12 Best Music Videos of 2018”
The 405 - #20 on Top 50 Albums of 2018
Distorted Sound Magazine - #2 on “Top 20 Albums of the Year”
WhatCulture - “10 Best New Heavy Metal of 2018”
GAFFA Awards 2019 – Nominated for “Best Metal Album of the Year”
Line Up:
Nicolai Busse Bladt - Guitar
Ken Lund Klejs - Drums
Holger Frost - Bass
Frederik Lippert - Guitar
Kim Song Sternkopf - Vocals
