Origin: Denmark  
Genres: Folk Metal
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Last update/review: August 23, 2011

Svartsot

Svartsot is a newer addition to the rising Scandinavian folk metal scene, recording demos in 2006 and 2007 before signing to Napalm Records and releasing Ravnenes Saga in 2007. This is rollicking folk metal at its best, melodic and heavy at the same time, with Stewart Lewis' flutes and whistles more than just an afterthought, they give each song a welcome added folky element. Vocally the band relies on standard death (usually) and black (sometimes) styles, a bit different for folk metal, but it works well here. A band to keep an eye on, as they already rank among the best in their field. Apparently only guitarist Christoffer Frederiksen remains from the Saga lineup, as the rest of the band left, citing business differences.

Current Members

Thor Bager

vocals

Cristoffer Frederiksen

lead guitar

Michael Alm

guitars

Simon Ranjan Buje

bass

Tobias Nørholm

drums

Hans-Jørgen Hansen

folk instruments/flute

Former Members/Guests

Claus Gnudtzmann

vocals

Michael Lundquist

rhythm guitar

Cliff Nemanim

rhythm guitar

Stewart Lewis

folk instruments

Martin Brandt

bass

James Atkin

bass

Neils Thøgersen

drums

Danni Jelsgaard

drums (Panzerchrist)

Frederik Uglebjerg

drums



Discography


Ravnenes Saga  
2007 Napalm
  1. Gravøllet
  2. Tvende Ravne
  3. Nidvisen
  4. Jotunheimsfærden
  5. Bersærkergang
  6. Hedens Døtre
  7. Festen
  8. Spillemandens Dåse
  9. Skovens Kælling
  10. Skønne Møer
  11. Havets Plage
  • Claus Gnudtzmann
  • Cristoffer Frederiksen
  • Michael Lundquist
  • Stewart Lewis
  • Martin Brandt
  • Neils Thøgersen



Mulmets Viser  
2010 Napalm
  1. Æthelred
  2. Lokkevisen
  3. Havfruens Kvad
  4. Højen på glødende Pæle
  5. På Odden af hans hedenske Sværd
  6. Laster og Tarv
  7. Den svarte Sot
  8. Kromandens Datter
  9. Grendel
  10. Jagten
  11. Lindisfarne
  12. I Salens varme Glød
  • Thor Bager
  • Cristoffer Frederiksen
  • Cliff Nemanim
  • James Atkin
  • Danni Jelsgaard
  • Hans-Jørgen Hansen



Maledictus Eris  
2011 Napalm
  1. Staden...
  2. Gud Giv Det Varer Ved!
  3. Dødedansen
  4. Farsoten Kom
  5. Holdt Ned af en Tjørn
  6. Den Forgængelige Tro
  7. Om Jeg Lever Kveg
  8. Kunsten at Dø
  9. Den Nidske Gud
  10. Spigrene
  11. ...Og Landet Ligger Så Øde Hen
  • Thor Bager
  • Cristoffer Frederiksen
  • James Atkin
  • Danni Jelsgaard
  • Hans-Jørgen Hansen



Vældet  
2015
  • Thor Bager
  • Cristoffer Frederiksen
  • Michael Alm
  • James Atkin
  • Frederik Uglebjerg
  • Hans-Jørgen Hansen



Kumbl  
2022
  • Thor Bager
  • Cristoffer Frederiksen
  • Michael Alm
  • Simon Ranjan Buje
  • Frederik Uglebjerg
  • Hans-Jørgen Hansen




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