Gåte have officially signed with Season of Mist, marking the moment with a powerful new single, “Sannsiger,” featuring Maria Franz of Heilung.
The track sets a bold tone for the band’s upcoming album, blending traditional Nordic elements like the Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa with their signature mix of folk and modern rock. Fresh off their run as chart-toppers and finalists in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, Gåte are clearly pushing into a new era.
Watch the video for “Sannsiger” on Season of Mist’s YouTube channel:
About the band:
Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary
rock, Norwegian band GÅTE have spent over two decades developing a
sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on
centuries-old ballads, oral traditions, and traditional vocal forms,
the band transform these sources into music that is physical,
emotionally direct, and unmistakably their own.
Emerging in the early 2000s, GÅTE became one of Norway’s most
distinctive bands. After a twelve-year hiatus, the band returned in
2017 and have since built on their strong position at home while
gradually expanding their presence beyond Norway. Rather than treating
tradition as a fixed reference, GÅTE approach it as a living force.
Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and
re-contextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency
and relevance. Their concerts are immersive and intense, balancing raw
energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a growing
reputation on international stages.
The band’s new studio album is set for full release in October 2026
via Season of Mist.
Line-up:
Gunnhild Sundli — Vocals
Magnus Børmark — Nyckelharpa, Synthesizers, Programming,
Percussion, Background Vocals
Arent Todal — Hardanger Fiddle
Mats Paulsen — Electric Bass
Jon Even Schärer — Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals
Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt — Synthesizers, Programming
