( Repugnant vinyls shipping next week)

OVERVIEW

Hailing from Norway, Svartahrid was formed in 1994 by Istar and Forn. In 1996two members were added: Bjoern on synth and Ilvastar on bass.

In 1998 Svartahrid entered Akkerhaugen lydstudio to record a 2-track demo, consisting of the tracks “Forthcoming storm” and “Herskende i blod” (“Reign in blood”).

At the very same time Forn and Istar were also playing in another infamous band from Norway: Mactatus. This band was signed to Austrian-based Napalm Records which also offered Svartahrid a record deal. This lead to the recording of the debut album entitled “Forthcoming storm”. Shortly after the recording Bjoern left the band due to personal reasons. No replacement was recruited and Svartahrid took on as a trio.

In August 2000 Svartahrid recorded their second album called “As the sunrise flickers”. One year later Ilvastar left the band and was replaced by Frank Iberg.

The musical development, described as more “grim black metal” was not of the likes of Napalm Records, and the co-operation between Svartahrid and this label was ended.

In the years of 2002 and 2003 Svartahrid recorded their third album which was never picked up by any label. Until now! Svartahrid has signed a 3-record deal with Soulseller Records end first up is the mighty album “Sadness and Wrath” ! This album is a serious pretender to the throne of Norwegian black metal, be it not only for NOCTURNO CULTO of legendary Norwegian act DARKTHRONE taking care of the vocals on the outstanding song “Intensjon: Krig!”.

After Frank Iberg left the band in 2003 the steady line-up now is:

Finn Tore Kjaersgaard (Istar): Guitar and vocals.

Runar Bratsberg (Forn): Drums and synth.

Stig York (Nidgrim): Bass

Tracklisting:


1. Svartahrid
2. Dod
3. Awake or Vanish
4. Sadness and Wrath
5. Cross of Pain
6. Intensjon: Krig (Lyrics and vocals by Nocturno Culto)
7. Iron Minded
8. Framsyn

Price (including priority p&p within Europe): 12 euros

STILL AVAILABLE: SVARTAHRID LOGO SHIRT; Excellent heavy Fruit of the Loom shirt; price 13 euros


For more information please get in touch with Jorn at the Soulseller Records office; jorn@soulsellerrecords.com or +31(0)6 484 22 77 4

Soulseller Records
Groest 124 A
NL - 1211 EG Hilversum
The Netherlands
e-mail: jorn@soulsellerrecords.com
Website: www.soulsellerrecords.com
Phone: +31 6 484 227 74