Kristoffer Gildenlow "[Humanised]" Transparent Smoke LP (PRE-ORDER)

Kristoffer Gildenlow – [Humanised] (Transparent Smoke LP)
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With his new album, Kristoffer Gildenlöw reintroduces elements of his progressive metal roots. Featuring weighty seven-string guitar work, driving riffs and shifting time signatures, the record leans noticeably heavier than his previous releases. At the same time, it weaves in touches of sleaze rock, art rock, prog and even doom, all brought together with a seamless flow and a powerful, cohesive production. 

Kristoffer doesn’t approach songwriting through traditional concept albums with a linear narrative. Instead, his records are built around overarching themes, with a thread running through out that ties the material together. Each track offers a snapshot; a moment or perspective, often exploring human nature from different angles, presenting vivid impressions of people and the world they inhabit.

[Humanised] is a mirror (or selfie-cam?), held up in front of the modern-day person. Over-producing, over-consuming, over-shallow, over-greedy, exclusively inclusive... and puts this in the perspective that nothing will ever stay the same... nothing!

Kristoffer Gildenlöw has long embraced collaboration, regularly inviting guest musicians to contribute to his albums. Being a multi-instrumentalist, he has a keen instinct for when outside players can bring something distinctive to the music, adding character and nuance where it matters most. For [Humanised], he enlisted Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation, For All We Know) on drums, a choice that becomes immediately clear upon listening. Although Leo and Kristoffer never played together in Pain of Salvation, they have recorded several albums together over the years, including the three For All We Know albums (by Within Temptation guitarist Ruud Jolie). The dynamic, expressive drumming and intricate arrangements across [Humanised] highlight exactly why Leo was the perfect fit. Fans will also recognise Daniel Magdič (Prehistorical Animals, formerly of Pain of Salvation), who contributes a guest guitar solo on the track Landfill. Also appearing is Thijmen van der Meer, an emerging talent from the Netherlands, who features with a guitar solo on The Fields. Thijmen will also join Kristoffer’s live band for the promotional run supporting [Humanised].

Have a look and a listen:
Kristoffer Gildenlöw - 'The Almosts' - Official video

Tracks:

• 1.      Rendering
• 2.      Nothing Lasts Forever
• 3.      Landfill
• 4.      The Almosts
• 5.      Intermezzo
• 6.      Nothing Stays The Same
• 7.      The Fields
• 8.      Before I Fall Asleep
• 9.      Binary

Format: Transparent Smoke LP
Artist: Kristoffer Gildenlow
Release Date: May 29, 2026