Seeds in barren fields

**Seeds in Barren Fields** is a Swedish experimental metal collective that emerged in 2018, blending post-metal atmospherics, blackgaze textures, and Nordic folk influences into a sound that’s as haunting as it is cathartic. Known for cryptic themes tied to environmental decay and existential unease, their discography—including the glacially heavy *Sånger som rämnar* (2022) and the apocalyptic *Let the Earth Be Silent After Ye*—feels like a soundtrack to collapsing ecosystems and whispered folklore. They’ve cultivated a reputation for enigmatic live performances involving fog-drenched stages, improvised noise segments, and collaborations with visual artists, all while avoiding traditional promo tactics (no face reveals, no interviews).

Operating out of Gothenburg’s DIY underground, the band’s core members (who use pseudonyms like “Häxa” and “Varg”) have quietly collaborated with cult producers like Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna) and contributed to compilations supporting climate activism. Tracks like *Wildness Calls 16<<09* and *Leviathan* showcase their signature push-pull between frostbitten blastbeats and ethereal harmonies, cementing their status as a word-of-mouth favorite for fans of bands like Amenra and Wolves in the Throne Room.