For more than three decades, Helheim has stood as one of the most respected bands in Viking and Norwegian black metal. In this episode of Tales From The Riff, Moe sits down with Ørjan V’gandr Stedjeberg to discuss the band’s origins in Bergen, the evolution of Viking metal, and the philosophy behind Helheim’s music rooted in Norse mythology and history.

From the early 1990s Norwegian black metal movement to Helheim’s modern progressive era, V’gandr shares insights into songwriting, cultural influences, and what it takes to sustain an extreme metal band for over 30 years.

In this episode of Tales From The Riff, Moe sits down with Ørjan V’gandr Stedjeberg, bassist and vocalist of legendary Norwegian Viking black metal band Helheim.

Formed in Bergen in 1992, Helheim has long stood as one of the most respected bands in the Viking/black metal movement. Throughout the conversation, V’gandr reflects on the band’s evolution across more than three decades, the creative partnership with guitarist H’grimnir, and the philosophy behind Helheim’s blend of aggressive black metal and deep Norse mythology.

Moe and V’gandr also discuss the Bergen metal scene, the importance of cultural history in extreme metal, Helheim’s songwriting process, and how the band continues to push their sound forward while honoring their roots.

If you’re a fan of Viking metal, Norwegian black metal history, and long-standing extreme metal craftsmanship, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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