Norwegian heavy psych rockers Gjenferd released new full-length album »Black Smoke Rising«; out now through Apollon Record!

Bergen, Norway based heavy psych rockers Gjenferd stream their sophomore full-length album, »Black Smoke Rising«, which was just released on March 6th, 2026 through Apollon Record.

Listen to »Black Smoke Rising« on all streaming plattforms!

Tracklist:
01. Crimson Rain
02. Bound To Fall
03. Black Smoke
04. Calling Your Name
05. Attergangar
06. The Thrill
07. Stillferd
08. The Silence
09. Ride On
10. Spread Like Wildfire

Courtesy of Apollon Record:

Norwegian hard rock band Gjenferd returns with their second album, »Black Smoke Rising«, out March 6, 2026.

»Black Smoke Rising« takes the band to a new level, building on the strengths of their debut while pushing the sound in a more direct and accessible direction. The album delivers stronger songs, sharper hooks and a tighter overall approach, without losing the darker edge that has defined Gjenferd from the start. Guitars and organ are at the core of the sound, driving solid riffs and catchy vocal lines with a clear pop sensibility beneath the heaviness.

Photo by Vegard Ekberg

Drawing inspiration from classic heavy rock acts like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, while embracing modern influences such as Ghost and Hällas, »Black Smoke Rising« marks a confident step forward. Following critical acclaim for their debut – including a #4 spot on the Doom Charts (May 2024) – Gjenferd continues to establish themselves as a powerful force, known for energetic live shows and appearances at festivals like Desertfest Oslo.

Pre-order »Black Smoke Rising« on CD / vinyl here:
apollonrecords.no | gjenferdbergen.bandcamp.com

Produced and engineered by Iver Sandøy.
Artwork and video by Robert Høyem.

Gjenferd is:
Jakob Særvoll – Keyboard and Vocals
Vegard Bachmann Strand – Guitar and Vocals
Samuel Robson Gardner – Bass
Sivert Kleiven Larsen – Drums and Vocals

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