First of all thank you very much Peter for this interview,
we’re very happy to host you on our pages. Show us the
world of Leidungr, when and how did it take form?
Leidungr was formed in 2010. We can talk a little bit about the word
Leidungr, what it means. Leidungr was a peoples maritime army
(founded in Norway ca. 940 AD). The kings of scandinavia expected it
to be fit for fighting and military activities at any time. It made it
necessary for the population to know the basics of hand to hand
combat and weapon fighting. So the meaning of the word itself is quite
interesting and inspiring.
You describe your music as Nordic Ritual Folk, tell us something about this.
It was something, we thaught, that was a good description of our music, and that also invokes the right feelings. The purpose of the term is also to set us apart as something different. Nordic Ritual Folk is a label that reflects our own unique sound and style.
Each one of you come from different music experience in bands like the great Arditi, could you tell us how this inluence your music?
Well, you can clearly hear some martial industrial influences from Arditi. I think mixed in with the folk elements it creates a very powerful sound and atmosphere.
About your discography I know that the Ep Hell Eder Asar is limited to 200 copies and 50 of them come sealed with wax while the debut cd De Nio Kraftsangerna is copper print in texture / matte 6 panel. Both are fantastic and I think you pay a lot of attention to the artwork and lay out, is it right?
Yes , this is correct. For example, you can promote an idea through a book, a painting or through a piece of music. Its different ways to present it, but the idea is the same. So artwork is just as important for us as the music is. And also, the artwork will reinforce the listening experience and vice versa. We have had the privilege and honour to work with the very talanted artist Freki Woodenswolf with our artwork, especially on the full length cd. Everybody that likes our releases should not wait to discover this great artist.
Are you writing new stuff?
Yes we are currently working on new stuff. A new Leidungr full length cd will be out in 2014!
Is there any chance to see you live? For example in a festival?
Maybe in the future
It's a great pleasure for us to have Leidungr on our pages, a band very important for the martial / industrial music scene that I'm sure will make excellent stuff in the next future, and we're here waiting for. di Lino Caserta