PODCAST: Episode 1028 - Viktor Veisgarsson of Forsman Talks New Album, Modern Black Metal, and More

Ghost Cult's Chris Elliott (C.ell Arts Media / Black-Angeles) chatted with Viktor Veisgarsson, a.k.a. "V" of Kópavogur, Iceland's modern Black Metal act Forsmán. Their debut full-length album "Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur" was released June 26th, 2026 through Vesperian and Metal Blade Records. With a firm hand on the genre's storied roots and eyes and ears on the future, "Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur" is a leap forward for Black Metal in 2026! In addition to a killer album, the cover artwork was created by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Revocation, Sulphur Aeon), and with Metal Blade Records distributing "Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur" worldwide, the album is available as a limited CD Digipak with 16-page booklet + extensive artwork and gatefold LP with an LP booklet ft. extensive artwork and OBI strip on Clear/Black Splatter vinyl.Buy and stream "Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur" here:https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/collections/forsman (USA)https://linktr.ee/vesperian#549446188 (Rest of world)Forsmán are:V. – bass, vocalsH. – guitarO. – guitar, vocalsM. – drums   Special thanks to Liz Earsplit PR for setting up this interview.The Usual Suspects:Interview by Chris Elliotthttps://www.instagram.com/cellartsmediaEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnyc This video's #gcshoutout → Black Rose Burning⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_rose_burning⁠Check out our linktree - updated daily with top stories: https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag