Kampfar is a black metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway. According to their singer, Dolk, their name is an ancient Norse battle cry which means Odin or Wotan.[5] The music of Kampfar can be described as black metal inspired by Norwegian folklore and nature. The band is currently signed to Indie Recordings.
Kampfar
Kampfar performing live at Rockharz festival (Germany) in July 2016
Kampfar was formed by Dolk in 1994 when he left his former band, Mock, and was joined by Thomas. Two years later the duo released their first self-titled EP. This was followed by the release of the band's first full-length album Mellom skogkledde aaser in 1997. The band released their second album Fra underverdenen in 1999; the album is significant for featuring the song "Norse", which was the band's first song written in English, as opposed to their other songs which were written in the Norwegian language.[6] The song was also featured on the band's second EP Norse, released in 1998. The sound on Fra Underverdenen moved away from some of the folk aspects that were featured on band's past releases and concentrated more on Thomas' fondness for classical music. Following the release of Fra Underverdenen, Kampfar was put on hold. The band became active again during 2003, when they were joined by the bass player Jon Bakker and drummer and vocalist Ask. Despite the creation of new lineup, the band did not perform live until 2004. The band made their first appearance at the Moshfest festival in Halden, not far from their hometown Fredrikstad. Their 2006 album Kvass was recorded between November 2005 and January 2006 with producer Rune Jørgensen in Silvertone Studio in Gamle Fredrikstad. The band used the same studio and producer again for Heimgang in 2008.
In 2010 Kampfar went to the famous Abyss Studio in Sweden to record their next album Mare with producer Peter Tägtgren. Long serving guitarist Thomas quit the band even before the album was released and was replaced by Ole (Mistur, Emancer) for the upcoming live shows. Ole later joined the band permanently and Kampfar went on to tour Norway, North America and Europe twice to support the album.
In 2013 the band went back to Abyss Studio to record their sixth studio album Djevelmakt, this time working with Jonas Kjellgren as producer and Peter Tägtgren doing the mixing. Djevelmakt was released worldwide 27 January 2014.[7]
A little more than a year later, on 13 November 2015, the band released their seventh full-length album Profan. The album was given Norway's 2015 Spellemann Award for best metal album of the year.[8]
On 3 May 2019, Kampfar released their eighth album, Ofidians Manifest.[9] This album was nominated for the 2019 Spellemann Award in the metal category.[10]
Discographyedit
Studio albums
Mellom skogkledde aaser (Malicious Records 1997, re-release Napalm Records 2006)
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Kampfar news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2008 Learn how and when to remove this message Kampfar is a black metal band from Fredrikstad Norway According to their singer Dolk their name is an ancient Norse battle cry which means Odin or Wotan 5 The music of Kampfar can be described as black metal inspired by Norwegian folklore and nature The band is currently signed to Indie Recordings KampfarKampfar performing live at Rockharz festival Germany in July 2016Background informationOriginFredrikstad NorwayGenresBlack metal 1 Viking metal 2 3 4 Years active1994 presentLabelsIndie Recordings Napalm Records Hammerheart Records Malicious RecordsMembersDolk Ask Ole JonPast membersThomasWebsitewww wbr kampfar wbr com Singer Dolk at Rockharz Open Air 2016 Bassist Jon at Rockharz 2016 Contents 1 History 2 Discography 3 Members 3 1 Current members 3 2 Former Member 4 Equipment 5 References 6 External linksHistory editKampfar was formed by Dolk in 1994 when he left his former band Mock and was joined by Thomas Two years later the duo released their first self titled EP This was followed by the release of the band s first full length album Mellom skogkledde aaser in 1997 The band released their second album Fra underverdenen in 1999 the album is significant for featuring the song Norse which was the band s first song written in English as opposed to their other songs which were written in the Norwegian language 6 The song was also featured on the band s second EP Norse released in 1998 The sound on Fra Underverdenen moved away from some of the folk aspects that were featured on band s past releases and concentrated more on Thomas fondness for classical music Following the release of Fra Underverdenen Kampfar was put on hold The band became active again during 2003 when they were joined by the bass player Jon Bakker and drummer and vocalist Ask Despite the creation of new lineup the band did not perform live until 2004 The band made their first appearance at the Moshfest festival in Halden not far from their hometown Fredrikstad Their 2006 album Kvass was recorded between November 2005 and January 2006 with producer Rune Jorgensen in Silvertone Studio in Gamle Fredrikstad The band used the same studio and producer again for Heimgang in 2008 In 2010 Kampfar went to the famous Abyss Studio in Sweden to record their next album Mare with producer Peter Tagtgren Long serving guitarist Thomas quit the band even before the album was released and was replaced by Ole Mistur Emancer for the upcoming live shows Ole later joined the band permanently and Kampfar went on to tour Norway North America and Europe twice to support the album In 2013 the band went back to Abyss Studio to record their sixth studio album Djevelmakt this time working with Jonas Kjellgren as producer and Peter Tagtgren doing the mixing Djevelmakt was released worldwide 27 January 2014 7 A little more than a year later on 13 November 2015 the band released their seventh full length album Profan The album was given Norway s 2015 Spellemann Award for best metal album of the year 8 On 3 May 2019 Kampfar released their eighth album Ofidians Manifest 9 This album was nominated for the 2019 Spellemann Award in the metal category 10 Discography editStudio albums Mellom skogkledde aaser Malicious Records 1997 re release Napalm Records 2006 Fra underverdenen Hammerheart Records 1999 re release Napalm Records 2006 Kvass Napalm Records 2006 Heimgang Napalm Records 2008 Mare Napalm Records 2011 Djevelmakt Indie Recordings 2014 Profan Indie Recordings 2015 Ofidians Manifest 2019 Til klovers takt 2022 Singles and EPs Promo demo 1995 Kampfar EP 1996 Norse EP 1998 Mylder single 2013 Swarm Norvegicus single 2014 Icons single 2015 Tornekratt single 2016 Ophidian single 2019 Syndefall single 2019 Lausdans Under Stjernene single 2022 Urkraft single 2022 Members editCurrent members edit 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 Member edit Thomas Thomas Andreassen guitar 1994 2010 bass 1994 2003 TimelineEquipment editESP Guitars amp Basses EMG Pickups ENGL Powerball Blackstar Unity Rotosound strings Drop D tuning Shure GLX D Wireless Paiste Cymbals Richter straps Darkglass effectsReferences edit Huey Steve Kampfar biography AllMusic Retrieved 14 October 2011 Kampfar Kvass Review Heavymetal about com 6 June 2006 Retrieved 18 October 2011 Kampfar Kvass Vinyl LP Album at Discogs Discogs Retrieved 18 October 2011 Metal CD Kampfar Kvass review Black Metal Auxportesdumetal com Retrieved 18 October 2011 Interview with Kampfar s Dolk Metalteamuk net Archived from the original on 30 September 2011 Retrieved 18 October 2011 Kampfar on metal archives com Retrieved on 3 July 2016 Indie Recordings News Archived from the original on 1 February 2014 Retrieved 28 January 2014 Kampfar Spellemann Prisen Vinner Archived 13 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 3 July 2016 Pessaro Fred 11 April 2019 HEAR NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL HORDE KAMPFAR S VENOMOUS NEW SONG SYNDEFALL Revolver Retrieved 18 May 2020 Spellemann Prisen Nominerte Metal 2019 Spellemann Prisen in Norwegian 4 February 2020 Retrieved 18 May 2020 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kampfar Official website Kampfar at My Space Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kampfar amp oldid 1189475873, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
