Kampfar is a Norwegian Viking metal band founded in 1994. The music of the group can be described as black metal, inspired by Norwegian folk art and nature.
| Kampfar | |
|---|---|
| basic information | |
| Genres | Viking metal , black metal |
| Years | 1994 β present |
| A country |  Norway |
| City | Fredrikstad |
| Where from | |
| Labels | Indie Recordings , Napalm Records , Hammerheart Records , Malicious Records |
| kampfar.com | |
Content
History
Kampfar began as a solo project by a musician nicknamed Dolk, who previously played in the Norwegian black metal band Mock. [1] Thomas joined him. [2] Kampfar (1996) was released on the French label Season Of Mist , and the debut album Mellom skogkledde aaser (1997) was released on the German label Malicious Records . [1] However, the friction between Dolk and the label led to the transition to Hammerheart Records , for which the band recorded a mini album, Norse (1998). [1] After the release of the next album, Fra Underverdenen (1999), a period of inactivity began, which was interrupted by the addition of Ask and Jon in 2003 and the first live performances. [2] The well-received music press Kvass (2006) was released on Napalm Records , after which the band visited the Wacken, With Full Force festivals and went on a European tour. [2] After recording the albums Heimgang (2008) and Mare (2011), guitarist Thomas, who is being replaced by Ole, leaves the band and the band goes on a world tour. [2]
Composition
Current squad
- Dolk (Per Joar Spydevold) - vocals (1994-present) , drums (1994-2003)
- Ask (Ask Ty Ulvhedin Bergli Arctander) - vocals, drums (2003-present)
- Ole (Ole Hartvigsen) - Guitar (2011-present)
- Jon (Jon Bakker) - bass (2003-present)
Former members
- Thomas (Thomas Andreassen) - guitar (1994β2010) , bass (1994β2003)
Discography
| External video files | |
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| Video clips | |
| Kampfar - Tornekratt | |
| Kampfar - Daimon | |
- Studio Albums
- Mellom skogkledde aaser ( Malicious Records 1997, re-release Napalm Records 2006) [3]
- Fra underverdenen ( Hammerheart Records 1999, re-release Napalm Records 2006)
- Kvass ( Napalm Records 2006) [four]
- Heimgang ( Napalm Records 2008)
- Mare ( Napalm Records 2011)
- Djevelmakt ( Indie Recordings 2014) - 8.4 / 10 [5]
- Profan ( Indie Recordings 2015)
- Singles and Mini Albums
- Promo (demo, 1994)
- Kampfar (EP, 1994)
- Norse (EP, 1998) [6]
- Mylder (single, 2013)
- Swarm Norvegicus (single, 2014)
- Icons (single, 2015)
- Tornekratt (single, 2016)
Notes
- β 1 2 3 Kampfar | Biography & History | Allmusic
- β 1 2 3 4 https://www.facebook.com/kampfarofficial/about/
- β Steve Huey. Review allmusic . Date of treatment November 13, 2016.
- β Stewart Mason. Review allmusic . Date of treatment November 13, 2016.
- β R'Vannith. Review Metal Storm (01/01/2015). Date of treatment November 13, 2016.
- β Steve Huey. Review allmusic . Date of treatment November 13, 2016.