Einherjer have been at this for over thirty years, and “Bloodborn” sounds like a band that hasn’t lost a single step. The Norwegian metal pioneers release the first single from their upcoming tenth studio album ‘Lifeblood,’ out June 19 via By Norse Music, and it arrives with the force the title promises. Driven by imagery of the sea, wolves, and serpents, the track taps directly into the Norse idea that humans are never fully separate from the wild powers of nature.
Founder Frode Glesnes frames the song with clarity: “I wanted to explore that hidden fire beneath the skin.” That fire runs through every second of “Bloodborn,” a track about instinct, inheritance, and the untamed side of humanity that refuses to be civilized away. It’s both a warning and a celebration, and it sets a powerful tone for what’s coming.
‘Lifeblood’ represents a decade-marking reflection on belonging, heritage, and roots, for the band as individuals and as a collective. After thirty-plus years of making music, the four-piece look back at the forces that shaped them and follow those threads forward into their most considered album yet. The result is a record with genuine weight behind it.