Kroda

As the musicians themselves say, “Kroda” is an Old Russian word meaning “smoke of a funeral pyre”. When the fallen soldiers were burned, it was believed that their soul was carried away with smoke into the heavenly halls of the gods. This smoke was a kind of conductor to the Family . We should also mention the god of fire treb on the temples - Krodo and the same root word from Sanskrit "Kroda" (anger, rage) ^[1] .

2003

The group was founded in March 2003 by two musicians who already had at that time their own experience in participating in a number of other projects. Then Eisenslav and Viterzgir decided to combine their desire to play Black Metal with elements of European folk music and a pagan concept. From May to October of the same year, the debut album "Cry me, Rіchko ..." was recorded.

2004

The publication of the cassette version "Cry me, Richko ..." in the spring on Rarog Prods. During the summer, the group recorded a mini-album "Legend: Mak Tsvіte". “Cry me, Richko ...” was released by the German label Hammermark Art on CD at the end of the year.

2005

The release of the concept mini-album “Legend: Mac Tsvіte” on Stellar Winter in the form of a split with Oprich . This release not only strengthened the success of the debut album, but also opened up new musical abilities of the team, presenting to the audience, in addition to the already traditional folk / black metal atmospheric ambient passages. From January to April, the second full-length record was recorded, which was called "Until Short Life", and was published on Ancient Nation, first on cassettes, and then in the CD version. The album was also published on Hammermark Art . The material of the album clearly testified to the fact that since the debut album a lot of work has been done, which made it possible to take such a confident step forward. The sound became more powerful and heavy, the compositions were structurally more developed, and the unforgettable color of the sound was given by the abundance of folk instruments, to which this time drimba and trembita were added.

There is a re-release of “Cry for Men, Richko ...” on Patriot Prods.

2006

For the split with Velimor , the mini-album “Hammer to the Spirit of the Universe of Blood” was recorded and published on Stellar Winter . Minik Krody also included a cover on Burzum (Jesu Tod), which is considered to be one of the best interpretations of the heritage of Varg Vikernes . But the main advantage of the release is undoubtedly the title track - the manifesto of Slavic Unity performed jointly with Velimor . Work has begun on a new full-length format, Sonsya's Funeral.

2007

The recording of the third album is over, and Sonsya 's Funeral was published on Hammermark Art . This release has become the most furious and frosty, while possessing a completely unique melody that is only consonant with the roar of a fierce snowstorm.

Together, Hammermark Art and Neue Aestethic "Cry me, Rіchko ..." is published on vinyl. There is a set of session musicians for the band’s concert composition, and it looks like this:

• Aizenslav - vocals, harp , trembita , horn
• Withersgier - guitar , vocals, flute , ocarina , harp , trembita , horn , percussion
• Beralb - bass
• Serezhen - guitar , acoustic guitar
• Olgerd - keyboards
• AlgizTyr - drums

In August, at the Svarogovo Kolo festival in Sevastopol, Kroda gives his first concert. In autumn, the group is working on an experimental mini-album, Sokl Sered Skel. In December, Kroda takes part in the cult festival Kolovorot in Kharkov together with Reusmarkt , Temnozor and Nokturnal Mortum .

2008

In March, the group participated in the Black Metal Union festival, where they recorded a live album “Live in Lemberg”, as well as recorded a video for the DVD “Five of the Rockies.” Kroda also gives a recital in Lutsk , plays at the festival "Funeral of Winter" in Moscow together with Bastion , Oprich , Nebokrai and Djur . Session drummer Tur replaces AlgizTyr, after which concerts are held in Khmelnitsky on August 18, and in Prague in September. The limited audio version of Live in Lemberg was released by Hammermark Art . Throughout all this time, shooting of material for the DVD “P'yat Vognany Rokіv” is also being carried out, there is an active work on editing the DVD. Throughout October and November, the CD recording of the part of “Pyat Vagnany Rokіv” with a full concert line-up takes place. December - participation in the Kolovorot festival together with Temnozor , Velimor and M8L8TX .

2009

Vinyl edition of "Until Short Life". In February, Kroda goes on a mini-tour of Finland together with Temnozor . In spring, all work on the CD and DVD “The Five of the Burning Rocks” was completed, however, the release is delayed several times ... During the late summer and early fall, video clips for the DVD “Moroki Ptakhiv” are being shot. In the fall, Hammermark Art finally publishes “Five Fragment Rockies.” On the day of the winter solstice, the limited edition DVD "Moroki Ptakhiv" was also released.

2010

The Polish underground label Werewolf Promotion is releasing cassette versions of “Sons funeral”, “Legend: Mack Tsvіte”, “Hammer of the Spirit and the Unity of Blood” and live in Lemberg. In February, at the Metal Point festival in Khmelnitsky , a presentation of the video clip “Moroki Ptakhiv” takes place. Viterzgir leaves Krodu at the end of March, due to disagreements with Eisenslav. The composition of the group is changing, but the names are not disclosed. The group changes the publishing label to Purity Through Fire , which reissues the jubilee release of “Five Great Rockies” in a new design. In August, Kroda in an updated composition begins recording a new album, which was called "Chornotrop", or "Schwarzpfad", in Ukrainian and German versions, respectively.

2011

Concert activity is being restored. February 20 - a concert in Khmelnitsky, together with "Volot" ( Negură Bunget announced did not appear). Video here .
Towards the summer solstice, the release of the new album, Schwarzpfad (Chornotrop). There is a multimedia part on the disc - the clip “Kalte Aurora” (see here ).
June 22 - concert in Poland, Zabrze , together with North , Saltus , Biały Viteź ("Noc Kupały w Wiatrak").
June 23 - a concert in the Czech Republic, Brno , along with Asgard and Sezarbil ("HelCarpathian Black Metal").
The edition of “ Sontsa 's Funeral ” on vinyl. Digi-cd “ Sonza 's Funeral ” is also being reissued in a new design on Purity Through Fire
December 18 - concert in Kiev at the Oskorei festival in conjunction with Khors , Dub Buk , Reusmarkt , Vendogard . Video here .

2012

March 16 - concert in Belarus, Minsk together with Cruachan , Stary Olsa . Video here . Photo report here .
April 14 - concert in Russia, Moscow at the Hexenhammer Fest (KRODA, NAVJARMAAHR + special guests from Silesia, Thuringia and Tver). KRODA, for the first time in its concert history, introduced a new big one and a half hour program, which included the recent material from the Schwarzpfad / Blacktrop album, covers and old songs that had never been played live before.
“Cry me, richko ...” and “Until a little life ...” are re-released on Purity Through Fire in a new design.
In the summer, Kroda went on a Ragnarok tour in Europe.
June 23 - concert in Lithuania, Varnay on Kilkim Zaibu .
June 26 - concert in Hungary, Budapest at the Elite Campf Propaganda .
June 29 - concert in the Czech Republic, Brno , at the Hell Fast Attack .
Active work is underway on "HelCarpathian Black Metal - Heil Ragnarok: Live under Hexenhammer." Live album CD + DVD.
November 29 - Live album CD - Heil Ragnarok: Live under Hexenhammer was the band's first official online release.

2013

Cassette versions of Chernotrop were published on Polish Werwolf Promotion and a cassette limited to 66 copies in a DVD box with a T-shirt from Hammerbolt / Purity Through Fire. Blackotrop vinyl is being prepared for release on Purity Through Fire, and in the same place there is an additional print of the digipack of Chernotrop.

Work on DVD Live Under Hexenhammer: Heil Ragnarok!

On October 4, a compilation was released from previously unreleased material “ Varulven ” ^[2] .

2014

Fresh blood infusions occurred - these are the new members of Kroda: Khladogard, Clin, One Of Thorns, previously known for their activities at Stryvigor and Reusmarkt . Three new albums are simultaneously at work at various stages. Studio and rehearsal work is underway on them and a new concert program.

In December, the fourth number album “ Chornotrop ” was released on vinyl on Purity Through Fire.

December 21 - Kroda performs in Kiev at the Oskorei festival with the groups Svarga , Somnia , Stryvigor , Kaosophia , Daemonium , Beskyd ^[3] .

2015

On Walpurgis Night (May 31-1, 2015), the fifth full-length album of GinnungaGap-GinnungaGaldr-GinnungaKaos was released on Purity Through Fire. Work is underway on the new album of the group “Naviy Schron”.

On October 31, Purity Through Fire released a new full-length album, Navіy Schron.

2016

Kroda performed in Lviv with a three-hour program at a recital - Live in Lemberg II - Kalte Aurora. Kalte Aurora live album and DVD are being prepared for publication. The compilation Varulven and the album GinnungaGap-GinnungaGaldr-GinnungaKaos are released on vinyl on Purity Through Fire .
May 20 - concert in Finland at Steelfest Open Air .
July 1 - concert in the Czech Republic, Brno at the Hell Fast Attack .
July 24 - concert in France at the Ragnard Rock Festival .

In October, cassette versions of Kroda's “Ginnungagap Ginnungagaldr Ginnungakaos” and “Navi Schron” will be released at Purity Through Fire.
October 31, 2016 - KRODA digital release "Kalte Aurora - Live in Lemberg II" was held at Samhain. This is a two-hour live album recorded during a concert-ritual on January 23, 2016 in Lviv.

Number Albums

Splits with other artists

• - official site of Kroda