Bardo Disorder

This is the third solo album from ​Hexvessel​ lead guitarist Jesse Heikkinen under the mantle of Iterum Nata​. Heavily influenced by Thelema, Paganism and Hermeticism, ‘Bardo Disorder’​ is a personal work of melodic and psychedelic folk. Incorporating 70’s progressive rock and folk with ambient and neofolk influences, ​this album​ ​is a sentimental and heartfelt invocation of songcraft.

Heikkinen​ has been playing in such bands as ​Hexvessel​, ​The Aeon​,​ and Kauko Röyhkä​ ​& The Boots​. His musicianship shines through in ​Iterum Nata ​where lush and progressive instrumental passages give way to fragile and intimate folk ballads. Guest musicians on ​Bardo Disorder​ ​include ​Mara Balls​, ​Kimmo Helèn​ (​Hexvessel​), ​Matti Manninen​ and ​Heikkinen​’s parents. ​Kvohst describes​ Iterum Nata​ as “really personal folk for people who like their songs straight from the heart and albums that take you on a journey.” This album will be enjoyed by fans of ​Van Zandt​, ​Bo Hansson and​ King Crimson.

Bardo is a Tibetan word for the state between death and rebirth. It is a liminal phase where the soul dwells in its purest form. If the cycle of death and rebirth is disturbed, what does it mean for the soul? Can the cycle even be unbalanced? These are the questions that ​Bardo Disorder​ takes you through, with deep and beautiful songs that shed light into darker days. Bardo Disorder​ will be released by ​Secret Trees​ on ​Svart Records​.