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Swedish extreme blackened symphonic metal act Zornheym, founded and led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral, ex-Devian), has released its brand new EP, The Forgotten Inmates. The acoustic EP marks the next chapter in the band's haunting musical journey. Following the success of its debut album, Where Hatred Dwells And Darkness Reigns, which introduced listeners to the band's terrifying concept of a mental institution and its prisoners, Zornheym continued its narrative-driven approach with the 2021 sophomore full-length, The Zornheim Sleep Experiment. Now, with The Forgotten Inmates, the band delves deeper into their dark universe.
The EP features a folk version of the track "Slumber Comes In Time", accompanied by a brand new music video, which awaits you in the player below. Zornheym's unique take on this song showcases its ability to blend powerful symphonic elements with folk influences. The main melody, derived from an original Swedish folk song, sets the tone for a chilling experience that immerses listeners in the band's twisted world.
Zornheym on the acoustic rendition of "Slumber Comes In Time": "We wanted to arrange it in a folk style. The main melody for the song is taken from an original Swedish folk song, so we felt it suitable to rewrite the lyrics in Swedish as well to really lean into the source".
Zornheym, however, does not only represent musical talent but also strong visual art that has always surrounded its works, as both albums of the band are accompanied by a stunning graphic novel, in which each chapter takes a closer look at the different inmates of the Zornheym asylum. While the album's lyrics and the session notes in the booklet served as two parts of the complete story, with the release of The Forgotten Inmates, Zornheym now delivers the final piece of the puzzle, as the EP comes along with the official graphic novel for the band's latest full-length, The Zornheim Sleep Experiment. You get to follow Dr. Bettelheim from when he is putting the final touches on his statement of intent till the horrific ending of the experiment. As on its debut album, Where Hatred Dwells And Darkness Reigns, Zornheym again collaborated with the super-talented Finnish artist Anu Saari, who has brought the story to life with her amazing painting skills.
The Forgotten Inmates was recorded at Wing Studios, mixed and mastered by Sverker Widgren, produced by Sverker Widgren & Zorn. Link
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