Goblins of the Twelve Nights” is a doom-heavy folklore metal track inspired by the chaotic Kallikantzaroi—the mischievous goblins of Balkan winter legend. Slow, crushing riffs and eerie melodies paint the scene as these twisted creatures crawl from the underworld during the Twelve Days of Christmas, sneaking into homes, spoiling food, and unleashing mayhem. The song blends dark storytelling with ritualistic chanting, capturing the wild, unpredictable energy of winter’s most troublesome spirits.

Goblins of the Twelve Nights

Oh, St. Nick

Rest, Little Child

Silent Night

Swing in’ All The Way

Frau Holle is a powerful winter spirit from German folklore who rewards the hardworking with gentle snowfall and punishes the lazy with storms and misfortune. Known for shaking out her great featherbed to make snow fall on the world, she watches human behavior closely and brings blessings or hardship with the cold wind. She is calm, ancient, and unwavering—a quiet judge of winter’s balance.

Holle Shakes The Sky

“Thirteen Shadows” refers to the Yule Lads—thirteen mischievous troll brothers from Icelandic folklore who descend from the mountains one by one during the nights before Christmas. Each brings chaos in a different way: stealing food, slamming doors, stalking windows, or snatching meat. They are wild, unpredictable, and eerie—shadows of winter that hunt misbehavior in the dark.

Thirteen Shadows

“Eyes in the Snowdrift” is a heavy, dark winter metal track inspired by Iceland’s Yule Cat—a giant, supernatural predator that hunts anyone who hasn’t earned new clothing for Christmas. The song blends aggressive riffs, ominous atmosphere, and haunting melodies to capture the terror of glowing eyes emerging from a frozen storm, warning that no one is safe when the great winter beast begins its hunt.

Eyes In The Snowdrift

“The Ragged Winter Man” tells the story of Belsnickel, a ragged, fur-clad winter figure who tests children before Christmas—rewarding the honest and hardworking while striking the disobedient with his switch. The song captures his eerie arrival, his harsh judgment, and the unsettling blend of fear and tradition that follows him through the snow.

The Ragged Winter Man

🎄 December Holiday Song Challenge

Week 1: Snow & Spirit

Dec 1 – Style: Pop • Topic: First snowfall magic • Artist: Mariah Carey
Dec 2 – Style: Country • Topic: Small-town Christmas lights • Artist: Luke Combs
Dec 3 – Style: Soul • Topic: Warmth on a cold night • Artist: Stevie Wonder
Dec 4 – Style: Jazz Ballad • Topic: Fireside romance • Artist: Michael Bublé
Dec 5 – Style: Rock • Topic: Decorating the house • Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Dec 6 – Style: Folk • Topic: Handmade gifts • Artist: James Taylor
Dec 7 – Style: EDM • Topic: Winter night rave • Artist: Kygo

Week 2: Love & Family

Dec 8 – Style: R&B • Topic: Holiday love confession • Artist: Alicia Keys
Dec 9 – Style: Indie Pop • Topic: Cozy nights indoors • Artist: Billie Eilish
Dec 10 – Style: Gospel • Topic: Gratitude and blessings • Artist: Kelly Clarkson

Blessings All Around

December Holiday Song Challenge

Week 1: Snow & Spirit

Dec 1 – Style: Pop • Topic: First snowfall magic • Artist: Mariah Carey
Dec 2 – Style: Country • Topic: Small-town Christmas lights • Artist: Luke Combs
Dec 3 – Style: Soul • Topic: Warmth on a cold night • Artist: Stevie Wonder
Dec 4 – Style: Jazz Ballad • Topic: Fireside romance • Artist: Michael Bublé
Dec 5 – Style: Rock • Topic: Decorating the house • Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Dec 6 – Style: Folk • Topic: Handmade gifts • Artist: James Taylor
Dec 7 – Style: Soul • Topic: Finding the perfect gift • Artist: Aretha Franklin

Week 2: Love & Family

Dec 8 – Style: R&B • Topic: Holiday love confession • Artist: Alicia Keys
Dec 9 – Style: Indie Pop • Topic: Cozy nights indoors • Artist: Billie Eilish
Dec 10 – Style: Gospel • Topic: Gratitude and blessings • Artist: Kelly Clarkson 
Dec 11 – Style: Acoustic • Topic: A quiet December morning • Artist: Ed Sheeran

Quiet December Morning

Musician, with a semi ok voice to sing his own poetry. Discovered AI and found a perfect avenue to hear his poetry in music form. My lyrics, my chord structure, but AI BAND. Also sometimes my voice processed through many filters.

Goblins of the Twelve Nights

Kevin Kardel