Season of Mist is proud to welcome GÃ¥te.

GÃ¥te are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. Starting in the early 2000s, the band broke new ground by mixing Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer. Following two more successful albums, the band took a hiatus before returning in 2017 to critical acclaim and sold-out performances. They represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and toured throughout Europe in 2025 with Leprous.

As they open a new chapter with Season of Mist, today, Gåte are releasing “Sannsiger”, the first single from their soon-to-be-announced sixth studio album. Featuring Maria Franz from Season of Mist labelmate Heilung, the song sets a decisive tone for what the band has in store. It weaves Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa into their contemporary sound, threading together into an intense and immersive expression that’s shaped by repetition, tension and ritual movement.

Watch the music video for “Sannsiger” on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/Y44QtGohmFw?si=29XanF7YrledwbfR

Stream “Sannsiger”

https://orcd.co/gatesannsiger

“Signing with Season of Mist reflects a shared ambition to work without compromise and with a long-term vision for reaching an international audience”, Gåte says. “The title of our new single, ‘Sannsiger’, is a figure who is found in folklore and belief systems across cultures. They are understood as someone who interprets signs, visions and divine messages, in order to foresee what lies ahead. Within the context of this song, they also represent those who dare to speak uncomfortable truths. Throughout history, and still today, such voices have often been silenced, punished or attacked for challenging what others wish to keep hidden”.

“‘Sannsiger’ hit me from the very first moment that I heard it”, Heilung vocalist Maria Franz says. “The song’s raw energy immediately resonated with me. I’ve been a fan of Gåte for many years, so accepting the invitation was a no-brainer. The band were wonderful to work with, and I’m very excited to hear the rest of their upcoming album”.

In anticipation of their upcoming new album, today, Gåte are also announcing a fall headline tour. The tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform “Sannsiger”, along with other new songs and fan favorites from their celebrated discography.

GÃ¥te Concerts 2026

October 23 – Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]

October 30 – Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]

October 31 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]

November 5 – Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]

November 6 – Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]

November 7 – Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]

November 12 – Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]

November 13 – Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]

November 14 – Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]

November 21 – Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]

GÃ¥te are also performing an acoustic set at Castlefest in the Netherlands on August 1, plus another acoustic set as special guests for Wardruna at the Nordic Night event in Oslo on June 13.

GÃ¥te (acoustic) at Castlefest 2026

Saturday, August 1 – Lisse, Netherlands [TICKETS]

GÃ¥te (acoustic) at Nordic Night

Saturday, June 13 – Grefsenkollen, Norway (with Wardruna, Mari Boine, Sara Parkman + Aeverstaden) [TICKETS]

The video for “Sannsiger” was directed by Maja Holand (@majaholand)

Additional video credits

Herstory (@herstory_filmproduction) – Film production

Marie Holmboe (@marie.holmboe) – Assistant to the Director

Leo Thorn (@leo.thorn) – Makeup and Styling

Tonje Plur (@tonjueplur) – Costumes

Gåte would like to give special thanks to Elden Røros (@eldenroros) for lending costumes

More praise for GÃ¥te

“GÃ¥te have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning” – Metal Hammer

“Folk music but not as we know it…GÃ¥te appeal to a broad church” – At The Barrier

“[…} one of the best contemporary bands in the pagan folk music genre” – Roppongirocks