Norwegian noise-rock duo Årabrot share new single and music video »Mother«; new album »Rite Of Dionysus« out August 29th!

Norwegian noise-rock duo Årabrot share a short film/music video for the second single »Mother« taken from their upcoming album, »Rite Of Dionysus«, set to release on August 29th, 2025.

Tracklist:
01. I Become Light
02. A Different Form
03. Rock’n’Roll Star
04. The Devil’s Hut
05. Pedestal
06. The Satantango
07. Mother
08. Death Sings His Slow Song
09. Of Darkness And Light
10. The Lunar Menses

Courtesy of Sozius PR:

Årabrot surprises once again with »Mother«, the stunning new single from their upcoming album »Rite Of Dionysus«. Known for their artfully noisy and intense sound, this track marks a powerful departure – minimalistic, hypnotic, and quietly heartfelt.

»Mother« is a plaintive exploration of love’s persistence even as the one it clings to fades away. With restrained yet deeply impactful lyrics, it offers a raw and beautiful meditation on grief’s devastation and clarity.

Accompanied by an evocative video, this single invites listeners into a space of emotional depth and reflection, showcasing Årabrot’s unmatched ability to evolve and captivate.

»Rite Of Dionysus« is more than an album – it’s a document of a singular moment in time. “It’s a different Årabrot album. A special album captured at a special time,” the band states. Recorded during the same sessions as their previous release Of Darkness and Light, the album was shaped by a whirlwind summer in 2022 that included Johannes and frontman Kjetil Nernes performing at the Taylor Hawkins memorial concert at Wembley. “The week we spent among the biggest rock stars in the world created a very special atmosphere for the second half of the sessions,” Nernes reflects. “As if the rockstar vibes permeated into our very existence.”

But the album is far from glamorous – »Rite Of Dionysus« explores themes of loss, transformation, and introspection. “It deals with stuff that’s real to us. Maybe there is something real in it for you too. It’s not for everyone and it’s not gonna hit you in the head. But ever so slowly it might creep under your skin.”

With »Rite Of Dionysus«, Årabrot continue to defy conventions, blending art rock, sludge, noise, and philosophy into something uniquely their own. This is music that doesn’t scream for your attention – it lingers, it haunts, and ultimately, it transforms.

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