Skalmold Issues Year-End Statement

After we premiered an awesome new lyric video from Skalmold, the Icelandic band has now checked in with the following year-end update:

"Today we celebrate that the days are finally getting longer. In Iceland this is a huge thing since the darkest days are very dark, now we have maybe 4 hours of daylight and 20 hours of pitch black, ice cold darkness. For some people this is a very hard period, many of us battle depression and other personal issues and the gloom is a powerful enemy to fight.

"We are now heading into the holidays. For most of us it is just great but for some it is not so. The hardest thing to do when you feel bad is forcing yourself to appear happy and sadly that is the reality for far to many. This is also the most stressful time of the year, we are all running around shopping and planning the days to come. Those are all fun things to do but we must not lose sight of what really matter; our friends and family and their happiness.

"So please, just for a moment, look up from your smartphone, turn off the tv and radio, stop thinking about what type of hairdryer to get your mom for Christmas, just stop all these things and look at the people around you. Your people. Are they all happy and ok? Take some time to hug them and tell them how you really feel about them. The right set of words at the right time can work magic.

"So. Have a wonderful last days of the year wherever in the world you might be. 2015 has been the best and we look forward seeing you again in 2016. Don’t you ever doubt that this world is a beautiful place and do remember that life is awesome. Gleðilega hátíð!"