Ullrson is back with his second Viking Techno release of 2025, Hnikarr. The track features an evolving lead line with a nyckelharpa, lyre and jaw harp, deep pads, throat singing, horseshoe perc, weapon strike perc, anvil, war horns, weapon strikes, congas, a driving low end, ocean and thunder sounds and a powerful vocal chanting “Hnikarr”. Hnikarr is one of Odin’s many names and can be interpreted as Instigator of Battles, Inciter, Inflamer, The Striker, One Who Incites Strife, Thruster and Spear-Lord.
In the Reginsmál, Sigurðr and his men were swept past a promontory during a storm and spotted a man standing on a cliff. When they asked him his identity, the man replied;
They called me Hnikar,
when I Hugin gladdened,
young Völsung!
and battles fought.
Now thou mayest call me
the ancient of the rock,
Feng, or Fiölnir.
The name also appears in Grímnismál and Hrafnagaldr Óðins.
Hail Hnikarr! Hail Ullr!
Announcing the emergence of “Viking Techno,” a ground-breaking sub-genre that harmoniously integrates the musical instruments and styles inherent to Old Norse and Viking cultures with contemporary techno music. This genre is an ideal setting for the phenomenon known as the “Techno Viking,” bridging the divide between historical and modern musical landscapes.
About Ullrson
Ullrson is the newly adopted alias of esteemed DJ, Producer, and Radio Host Nick Bowman. Drawing inspiration from Ullr, the enigmatic Norse god associated with archery, oaths, and duelling, Ullrson originates from Norwich, East Anglia—an area replete with rich pagan history and folklore. The moniker pays homage to the region’s storied past, from the Angles settling in East Anglia – a land ruled by the Wuffingas “The Kin of the Wolf” with links to the epic poem Beowulf, the “Great Heathen Army” and Danish Viking rule to the legendary Queen Boudicca’s resistance against Roman oppression.
Career Highlights of Nick Bowman
Nick Bowman has a distinguished career in the music industry, with fifteen years as the host of “The Future Underground Show,” a techno radio show featuring an illustrious array of international techno talents. He has performed multiple times at notable venues including Ministry of Sound, Pacha London, Egg, and Basing House, among others. His energetic sets, characterized by bass-driven techno, minimal, and tech-house beats, have electrified dance floors across England’s capital.
Internationally, Nick has extended his reach by performing in Colombia, Germany, and Italy. Notably, he secured his first gig at Ministry of Sound upon winning the globally recognized “Raw Talent Competition” hosted by International DJ Magazine (IDJ). His award-winning mix received critical acclaim from industry giants such as Jody Wisternoff, Riva Starr, and Deepgroove.
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Ullrson (Nick Bowman) ullrson@ullrson.com & djnickbowman@gmail.com
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