There’s an air of anticipation hovering around The Dome for Eihwar’s London debut. The mysterious French ‘Viking war trance’ duo’s mash-up of jaunty folk metal and pounding EDM beats has bewitched the metal underground - and, it would appear, annoyed a few Neo-folk gatekeepers.
Extended Heilung family member Mira Ceti warm us up, emerging from the dark under a shimmering arch like a mysterious end-of-level boss from a God Of War game. Her powerful voice shines through booming war drums and droning horns, and by the time her enjoyable set finishes, she’s clearly earned some new fans.
