Funeral unveil »Gamalt ljós« – a three-part descent into the abyss of the self; »The Funereal« EP out now via Season Of Mist!

Norwegian funeral doom metal veterans Funeral have just released their new EP, entitled »The Funereal«, on June 2nd, 2025 via Season Of Mist.

»Gamalt ljós« is a harrowing three-part funeral doom suite that forms the emotional core of Funeral latest EP: »The Funereal«. Sung in Faroese and composed by Anders Eek and Jón Aldará (Hamferð, Iotunn), the track embodies the collapse of self under the weight of unreachable ideals.

An acoustic rendition of »Når Kisten Senkes«, originally featured on Funeral’s latest album »Gospel Of Bones«, is also included on »The Funereal« EP.

Tracklist:
01. Gamalt ljós – Pt. 1
02. Gamalt ljós – Pt. 2
03. Gamalt ljós – Pt. 3
04. Når Kisten Senkes (Acoustic)

Courtesy of Season Of Mist:

Norwegian funeral doom pioneers Funeral return with »Gamalt ljós«, the towering centerpiece of their latest EP »The Funereal«. Spanning three movements and over 18 minutes, the track immerses the listener in a harrowing meditation on self-denial, idealism, and the psychological toll of emotional entrapment. Sung entirely in Faroese, »Gamalt ljós« translates to “Old Light”, a poetic reference to the fading glow of past hopes and unreachable absolutes.

Musically composed by founding drummer Anders Eek and guest vocalist Jón Aldará (Hamferð, Iotunn), the song is a dirge of glacial riffs, poisoned harmonies, and slow-burning classical guitar that escalates in emotional intensity across its triptych structure. Inspired by Kantian philosophy and filtered through deeply personal existential grief, the piece navigates violent inner imagery and spiritual longing – “Rópi á gamalt ljós” (“I cry for old light”) emerges as its aching refrain. With »Gamalt ljós«, Funeral deliver one of the most introspective and oppressive works of their three-decade career.

Photo by Andrew A. Graves

The EP also includes an acoustic reinterpretation of »Når Kisten Senkes«, a standout track from Funeral’s 2024 full-length »Gospel Of Bones«. Stripped of its original orchestral weight, this new version lays bare the song’s stark mourning and lyrical gravitas. The result is a subdued yet devastating lamentation – an intimate reflection on death, grief, and finality, rendered in delicate acoustics and hushed despair.

»The Funereal« EP is out now on all digital streaming platforms via Season Of Mist. Stream HERE.

Recorded, produced, mixed & mastered by Marius Strand at Strand Studio (Stabbek, NO).
Classical guitars by Stian Kråbøl.

Line-up:
Jon Aldara
Anders Eek
Morten Søbyskogen
Anders Langberg
Ingvild Anett Strønen Johannessen (Sareeta)

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well