Croatian metal visionaries
MANNTRA unleash the full force of their upcoming self-titled studio album with their new single
“Wild Hunt”. The titletrack arrives alongside an elaborate official music video filmed in wintry forests, featuring real horses, blazing fires, and the full band in a mystical setting that brings the song’s atmosphere to life. Featuring Fabienne Erni of Eluveitie and Illumishade, who contributes vocals and also appears in the video, the track gains another striking dimension. Fabienne Erni’s voice and that of
MANNTRA mastermind Marko Matijević Sekul complement each other brilliantly, blending into a powerful and cohesive whole.
Inspired by the legend of the “Wild Hunt”, the lyrics summon a supernatural force: riders moving through storm and darkness, offering salvation and a second chance. Yet redemption comes with a challenge – facing fear, fighting back, and leaving an old identity behind. Between shadows, lightning, and the spirits of the Old Gods, the song paints a dark yet hopeful picture of transformation and liberation.
MANNTRA on the new single:
“Fabienne Erni brought incredible energy to ‘Wild Hunt’. Her voice and Marko’s complement each other perfectly, creating a powerful dynamic that takes the song to another level. The result is something dark, epic, and truly special. The legend of the Wild Hunt has everything we love: ancient spirits, supernatural forces, storm and darkness. We wanted to capture that untamed energy and turn it into a story about redemption, courage, and the chance to start again.
‘Wild Hunt’ captures the essence of MANNTRA: heavy riffs, powerful melodies, dark mythology, and an energy that pulls you into another world.”
