UADA are celebrating the first new moon of 2026 with the unveiling of a neo-folk acoustic take on their 2018 track, “The Purging Fire“. This updated version arrives with a music video that was directed by Jake Superchi and filmed and edited by Karl Whinnery. The black metal outfit commented:
“Following the first New Moon of the year, in the heart of the Wolf Moon cycle, it feels like an exceptional moment to present an unprecedented rendition from the UADA catalog. To re-create something in such a radically different and unique way was nothing short of a challenge—a challenge that had been calling for some time. One that demanded to be answered.
Although the structural foundation of the piece was already in place, the execution itself unfolded as an impromptu session, allowing the natural essence to emerge freely and significantly. While we may have had preconceptions about how the musical and vocal interpretation might sound leading up to its (re)creation, everything transformed in the moment of realization, embracing a liberated state of “come what may.”
Folk music and art have always been a profound influence, and even though this piece was recorded two and a half years ago, the presence of folk elements in our lives and writing feels more prominent today than ever before. Though we assume most may not fully grasp our necessity for this adaptation, we hope it will ignite a primal awakening within listeners—to seek the ancient ways and venture into a past that feels increasingly forgotten in the current state of the world.”
Look for the band to hit the road this spring on this North American tour with Mortiis. That undertaking will find UADA celebrating ten years of “Devoid Of Light“, as well as 30 years of Ceremonial Castings.
