Ihsahn Interview: Self-Titled Album, Songwriting/Composition, Peccatum, Matt Heafy, & More

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea spoke with @ihsahnvevo5703 to discuss his new self-titled record; the process of releasing an album in the modern landscape of 2024; his origins as a songwriter and musician; the complexity of the new album and its orchestration and arrangements; some musical analysis of Ihsahn’s work, including his unique approach to scales and modes; his interest in film scoring and its challenges; Peccatum and his connection of music and life with his wife Heidi (aka Starofash); partnership with Matt Heafy through @trivium and @IbarakiBand, and more.

Photos via Bjørn tore Moen, Candlelight Records, and S Bollmann.

For more on Ihsahn, visit: https://www.ihsahn.com/

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