Norway’s gothic/industrial powerhouse Gothminister opens a new chapter with the release of the single and video “The Spell”, a track that marks both a creative shift and a powerful collaboration with Thomas Jenssen. Pulsing with hypnotic synth lines, sharpened by modern techno undertones, and anchored in the project’s signature industrial-metal weight, the song channels a sense of escape, renewal, and the transformative force of music itself.
“The Spell” draws the listener into a luminous, uplifting realm where rhythm becomes a guide and emotion takes the lead. It’s a reminder that even in the most overwhelming moments, music can carve out a space of connection, strength, and release. If these three minutes allow the listener to slip out of the everyday and into something more magical, Gothminister’s mission is accomplished. The track also offers a taste of the upcoming album Invincible, set to arrive later this year.
The accompanying video — directed by Bjørn Alexander Brem and Tor Eigil Scheide — expands the song’s atmosphere into a vivid visual narrative, which you can watch below. Adding to the excitement, “The Spell” is currently competing in Norway’s ESC selection, aiming for a place at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Supporters can cast their vote for Gothminister HERE. Link
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"This time we're trying not to complicate things too much. We want to have a simple message, but that doesn't mean there will be fewer arrangements or less songwriting..." - Pedro Paixão
"They wrote that we wanted to influence people's minds with our bagpipes so that they would be willing to attack the police." - Irdorath
"Within this darkness, where there's no light at all, the golden raven still shines. It's not like a perfectly cut statue of Michelangelo..." - Val Perun
"There's much more detail in our music now than 20 years ago. It's also much easier nowadays because you can do many things at home." - Morten Lybecker
