{"id":2493323,"date":"2026-07-08T13:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2493323"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:12:15","slug":"gate-release-new-single-and-music-video-oskorsreia-r-o-c-k-n-l-o-a-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/gate-release-new-single-and-music-video-oskorsreia-r-o-c-k-n-l-o-a-d\/","title":{"rendered":"G\u00c5TE Release New Single and Music Video \u201cOskorsreia\u201d \u2013 R o c k ‘N’ L o a d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock,\u00a0G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions, and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.<\/p>\n

Emerging in the early 2000s,\u00a0G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0quickly became one of Norway\u2019s most distinctive bands for their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album,\u00a0Jygri,\u00a0<\/em>entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer.<\/p>\n

\u201cG\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning\u201d,\u00a0Metal Hammer<\/a>\u00a0writes.<\/p>\n

After two studio albums, three EPs and one live album,\u00a0G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0took a twelve-year hiatus before returning to critical acclaim and sold-out performances with 2017\u2019s\u00a0Svevn.\u00a0<\/em>Following their folk-leaning LP\u00a0Nord\u00a0<\/em>in 2021, the band went on to represent Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with a contemporary re-imagining of \u201cUlveham\u201d, a traditional Norwegian ballad. In 2025, they toured throughout Europe with Leprous.<\/p>\n

Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference,\u00a0G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive\u201d the band says. \u201cWe draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.\u201d<\/p>\n

G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0have now completed their sixth studio album, which will be released on the band\u2019s new label home Season of Mist. While the band has focused primarily on Norway in the past, signing with the international label reflects both the growing interest they have received from around the world and their desire to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n

During the fall of 2026,\u00a0G\u00c5TE<\/strong>\u00a0will perform the album\u2019s lead single \u201cSannsiger\u201d and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.<\/p>\n

Line-up:
Gunnhild Sundli \u2014 Vocals<\/p>\n

Magnus B\u00f8rmark \u2014 Guitars, Nyckelharpa, Sounds, FX, Programming, Percussion, Backing Vocals<\/p>\n

Jon Even Sch\u00e4rer \u2014 Drums, Percussion, Programming, Mouth Harp, Backing Vocals<\/p>\n

Arent Todal \u2014 Hardanger Fiddle, Nyckelharpa, Violin, Sounds, Backing Vocals<\/p>\n

Mats Paulsen \u2014 Bass, Backing Vocals<\/p>\n

Production Credits:<\/strong>
Recorded at MagnuStudio; \u00d8ra Studio.<\/p>\n

Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt & Magnus B\u00f8rmark.
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guest Musicians:
Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt \u2014 Synths, Programming, Sounds, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Maria Franz \u2014 Guest Vocals on \u201cSannsiger\u201d
Olav Lukseng\u00e5rd Mjelva \u2014 Hardanger Fiddle on \u201cBergteken\u201d, \u201cOskorsreia\u201d, \u201cStrandvaskar\u201d, \u201cSongen\u201d, \u201cAude\u201d
John Stenersen \u2014 Hurdy-Gurdy on \u201cMi Jord\u201d
Knut Anders Vestad \u2014 Concert Grand Piano on \u201cJostedalsrypa\u201d
Marit Asp\u00e5s \u2014 Cello on \u201cJostedalsrypa\u201d
Sylvelin Sundli \u2014 Upright Piano on \u201cB\u00f2d fr\u00e5 djupet\u201d<\/p>\n

Cover Art:<\/strong>
Martine Solstad Larsen (Sigil Artist); Martin Kvamme (Cover Art and Design).<\/p>\n

Photography:<\/strong>
Ole Ekker<\/p>\n

Pre-save & Pre-order:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/orcd.co\/gatesigil<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow G\u00c5TE:
Official Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.g\u00e5te.com\/<\/a>
Bandcamp:\u00a0https:\/\/gaate.bandcamp.com\/<\/a>
Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gaateband\/<\/a>
Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gaate_official\/<\/a>
TikTok:\u00a0https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gaateband<\/a>
YouTube:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/G%C3%A5temusic<\/a>
Spotify:\u00a0https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3YxkGgMvqCQA75aFpy6524<\/a>
Apple Music:\u00a0https:\/\/music.apple.com\/artist\/g%C3%A5te\/73355577<\/a>
Deezer:\u00a0https:\/\/www.deezer.com\/artist\/16043<\/a>
Tidal:\u00a0https:\/\/tidal.com\/artist\/12122\/<\/a><\/p>\n


Available Formats:<\/strong>
CD Digipak w\/ 12-page booklet
<\/strong>Black 12\u2033 vinyl in gatefold with double-sided insert
Copper 12\u2033 vinyl (33 rpm) in gatefold with double-sided insert
Crystal clear 12\u2033 vinyl (33 rpm) in gatefold with double-sided insert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n