Múr

**Múr** is an atmospheric metal band from Iceland known for their cinematic soundscapes blending post-rock and progressive metal. Formed in 2021, the core members—vocalist/keyboardist Kári Haraldsson, guitarists Hilmir Örn Árnason and Jón Ísak Ragnarsson, bassist Ívar Andri Bjarnason, and drummer Árni Jökull Guðbjartsson—met through music school after initially jamming together as teens. Their self-titled debut album (2025) features sprawling tracks with haunting vocals and shimmering guitars, reflecting Kári’s background in film scoring. The band gained traction after winning Iceland’s Wacken Metal Battle in 2022, leading to a standout performance at Wacken Open Air.

Their music leans into introspective, emotionally charged compositions, often described as a "sonic wall" of raw intensity. Recent singles like *Heimsslit* and *Frelsari* showcase their signature blend of atmospheric textures and unrelenting rhythms, cementing their status as one of Iceland’s most promising new acts. Signed to Century Media Records, Múr’s boundary-pushing approach draws comparisons to genre-benders like Cult Of Luna and Sólstafir.

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