Taake
Taake is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, formed in 1993 and origi… Read Full Bio ↴Taake is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, formed in 1993 and originally named Thule. The band's one continuous member is Hoest, who writes and records most of the music. He has released six full-length albums and several EPs. The band describes itself as "True Norwegian black metal", and Hoest said that he wants to "awaken national pride and cultural nostalgia in my Norwegian listeners" as well as to remind people "that Hell is right here on Earth and that humans can be demons". All lyrics are in Hoest's native dialect and are printed in Norse runes. "Taake" is the old spelling of the Norwegian word "tåke", meaning "fog".
In 1993, Ørjan Stedjeberg (then known as 'Ulvhedin'), formed the first version of the band Taake under the name Thule, together with drummer 'Svartulv'. Thule released two demos, Der vinterstormene raste in 1993 and Omfavnet av svarte vinger in 1994. Shortly after, the band changed its name to Taake and 'Ulvhedin' adopted the new pseudonym 'Hoest' (meaning "autumn" or "harvest"). In 1995, the released the demo Manndaudsvinter in 1995. This was followed in 1996 by a 7" EP called Koldbrann i jesu marg.
Between 1999 and 2005, Taake released three full-length albums. They are a trilogy of concept albums linked by the topics of "death, Norway, and the devil in man".[4]
The first full-length album, Nattestid ser porten vid, was released by Wounded Love Records in 1999. The album was written entirely by Hoest, but he brought in a session musician, 'Tundra', to perform bass guitar and drums. It was recorded throughout 1997 and 1998 at the Grieg Hall.
The second installment of the trilogy, Over bjoergvin graater himmerik, was released in 2002 by Wounded Love Records. On this record, Hoest surrounded himself with a band: second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist and pianist 'Keridwen', and drummer 'Mutt' (Gaahlskagg, Trelldom, Sigfader).
The final installment of the trilogy, Hordalands doedskvad, was released in 2005 by Dark Essence Records. It features second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist 'Lava' and drummer 'Mord'. It also features several guest vocalists, including 'Nattefrost' (Carpathian Forest), 'Nordavind' (Carpathian Forest) and 'Taipan' (Orcustus).
Over the following three years, Taake released four short EPs and played a few festivals (most notably the Hole in the Sky Festival in Norway, with Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved on guitar), but according to Hoest, Taake was "on ice for a while".
Before the 2006–2007 European tour, Taake revamped their official homepage. Following the infamous March 2007 show in Essen, the band were removed from several festivals and received much backlash. At the same time, Lava, who had been bass guitarist since 2002, left the band.
In 2008, a fourth album was released, recorded entirely by Hoest and simply named Taake. The album was recorded for Hoest's own label Svartekunst Produksjoner, and was distributed via Dark Essence Records.
In 2011, Taake released the EP Kveld, featuring both new and re-recorded songs. This was followed shortly after by Taake's fifth full-length album, Noregs vaapen. Hoest collaborated with many prominent Norwegian black-metallers for this record including Attila Csihar, Nocturno Culto, Demonaz and Ivar Bjørnson. It was again released on his own label Svartekunst Produksjoner to much critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the prestigious Spellemann award in Norway for top metal release. This nomination was met with some derision due to anti-Islamic lyrics.
To mark the band's 20th anniversary, Taake released the compilation album Gravkamre, kroner og troner in 2013.
Taake played their first show in the United States in May 2014 at Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore.
In 2014, Taake released the sixth full-length album Stridens hus[8] and the EP Kulde through Dark Essence Records. In support of this record and as a follow up to their successful show in Maryland, Taake announced an East Coast US tour for the first time in their history, to begin in June 2015.
In 1993, Ørjan Stedjeberg (then known as 'Ulvhedin'), formed the first version of the band Taake under the name Thule, together with drummer 'Svartulv'. Thule released two demos, Der vinterstormene raste in 1993 and Omfavnet av svarte vinger in 1994. Shortly after, the band changed its name to Taake and 'Ulvhedin' adopted the new pseudonym 'Hoest' (meaning "autumn" or "harvest"). In 1995, the released the demo Manndaudsvinter in 1995. This was followed in 1996 by a 7" EP called Koldbrann i jesu marg.
Between 1999 and 2005, Taake released three full-length albums. They are a trilogy of concept albums linked by the topics of "death, Norway, and the devil in man".[4]
The first full-length album, Nattestid ser porten vid, was released by Wounded Love Records in 1999. The album was written entirely by Hoest, but he brought in a session musician, 'Tundra', to perform bass guitar and drums. It was recorded throughout 1997 and 1998 at the Grieg Hall.
The second installment of the trilogy, Over bjoergvin graater himmerik, was released in 2002 by Wounded Love Records. On this record, Hoest surrounded himself with a band: second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist and pianist 'Keridwen', and drummer 'Mutt' (Gaahlskagg, Trelldom, Sigfader).
The final installment of the trilogy, Hordalands doedskvad, was released in 2005 by Dark Essence Records. It features second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist 'Lava' and drummer 'Mord'. It also features several guest vocalists, including 'Nattefrost' (Carpathian Forest), 'Nordavind' (Carpathian Forest) and 'Taipan' (Orcustus).
Over the following three years, Taake released four short EPs and played a few festivals (most notably the Hole in the Sky Festival in Norway, with Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved on guitar), but according to Hoest, Taake was "on ice for a while".
Before the 2006–2007 European tour, Taake revamped their official homepage. Following the infamous March 2007 show in Essen, the band were removed from several festivals and received much backlash. At the same time, Lava, who had been bass guitarist since 2002, left the band.
In 2008, a fourth album was released, recorded entirely by Hoest and simply named Taake. The album was recorded for Hoest's own label Svartekunst Produksjoner, and was distributed via Dark Essence Records.
In 2011, Taake released the EP Kveld, featuring both new and re-recorded songs. This was followed shortly after by Taake's fifth full-length album, Noregs vaapen. Hoest collaborated with many prominent Norwegian black-metallers for this record including Attila Csihar, Nocturno Culto, Demonaz and Ivar Bjørnson. It was again released on his own label Svartekunst Produksjoner to much critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the prestigious Spellemann award in Norway for top metal release. This nomination was met with some derision due to anti-Islamic lyrics.
To mark the band's 20th anniversary, Taake released the compilation album Gravkamre, kroner og troner in 2013.
Taake played their first show in the United States in May 2014 at Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore.
In 2014, Taake released the sixth full-length album Stridens hus[8] and the EP Kulde through Dark Essence Records. In support of this record and as a follow up to their successful show in Maryland, Taake announced an East Coast US tour for the first time in their history, to begin in June 2015.
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03. Part III Midnatt & ingen søvn besøker Dog drømmer synes sanne Okto…
Atternatt Det velter dis mot kyst av is ved vinterhav Saa graatt og…
Blant Sølv og Gull i Mørket Naken i mit taarn Jeg vitner doedsfugls flukt En flykt fra…
Death Trap Midnight, on a forgotten cemetary No stars, just a black sky…
Dei Vil Alltid Klaga Og Kyta Dei vil alltid klaga og kyta At me ganga so seint…
Doedsjarl Jeg lever fremdeles men sjelen min raatner fort Doedsklokk…
Doedskvad Part 4 En farkost med st? kurs mot dit hjerte Byksende med…
Doedskvad Part 5 Dypt I hjertet av Norge langt pÃ¥ veg fra menneskekveg Tanke…
Doedskvad Part 6 Stedvistaake p? kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder d?d ?nd…
Doedskvad VI Svære sår laget av knuste speil Norrønt blod flyter kaldt dr…
Du Ville Ville Vestland I vinter blomstrer kun frostne ord I hjertet kaldere enn en…
Eismalsott Det eldgamle skogen Forhekset og hatsk Hvisker om forgangn…
Et Pust av Oeyne I et morkent skogholt Blant kvestet grein og busk Kan du se…
Et skaldekvad i hellig blod Borte ved skogbrynet Hoeres larmen av klingende sverd Snoeen…
Fra Vadested Til Vaandesmed Jeg svoemte naer bunnen igjen Jeg tilboed min sjel Moekk og …
Gamle Norig Gamle Norig, nørdst i grendom, er vårt eiget ættarland. Der …
Heartland Lay me down the long white line Leave the sirens far…
Helvetesmakt Underkast deg giftig bitt Se hva begjæret kaller sannhet N…
Hennes Kalde Skamlepper Doed og pine Skog og moerke Regn og kulde Natt og taake Saar…
Hordaland Doedskvad I Stedvistaake på kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder død Åndene…
Hordaland Doedskvad II G?r i skyggene Ser bort p? solen Dr?mmer som kommer…
Hordaland Doedskvad III Den store havørn Fiskeren Livet so yrer om natten Full draps…
Hordaland Doedskvad IV En farkost med st? kurs mot dit hjerte Byksende med…
Hordaland Doedskvad Part I Stedvis taake paa kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder doed Aan…
Hordaland Doedskvad Part II Går i skyggene Ser bort på solen Drømmer som kommer…
Hordaland Doedskvad Part III Den store havørn Fiskeren Livet so yrer om natten Full…
Hordaland Doedskvad Part VII Svære sår laget av knuste speil Norrønt blod flyter kaldt…
Hordaland Doedskvad V Jeg ford?mmer hver fuggel med vinger som dine Og faen…
Hordaland Doedskvad VI Svære sår laget av knuste speil Norrønt blod flyter kaldt dr…
Hordaland Doedskvad VII Sv?re s?r laget av knuste speil Norr?nt blod flyter kaldt…
Hordalands doedskvad 1 Stedvistaake p? kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder d? d ? Nde…
Hordalands doedskvad 2 G? r i skyggene Ser bort p? solen Dr? mmer som kommer…
Hordalands doedskvad 3 Den store hav? rn Fiskeren Livet so yrer om natten Full drap…
Hordalands doedskvad 4 En farkost med st? kurs mot dit hjerte Byksende med byttet…
Hordalands doedskvad 5 Jeg ford? mmer hver fuggel med vinger som dine Og faen…
hordalands doedskvad 7 Sv?re s?r laget av knuste speil Norr?nt blod flyter kaldt…
Hordalands Doedskvad I Stedvistaake på kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder død Åndene…
Hordalands Doedskvad II Går i skyggene Ser bort på solen Drømmer som kommer om høste…
Hordalands Doedskvad III Den store havørn Fiskeren Livet so yrer om natten Full draps…
Hordalands Doedskvad IV En farkost med st? kurs mot dit hjerte Byksende med…
Hordalands Doedskvad Part I Stedvis taake paa kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder doed …
Hordalands Doedskvad Part II G?r i skyggene Ser bort p? solen Dr?mmer som kommer…
Hordalands Doedskvad Part III Den store hav?rn Fiskeren Livet so yrer om natten Full…
Hordalands Doedskvad Pt. 1 Stedvistaake på kysten Vil deg til livs Forvolder død Åndene…
Hordalands Doedskvad V Jeg ford?mmer hver fuggel med vinger som dine Og faen…
Hordalands Doedskvad VI Svære sår laget av knuste speil Norrønt blod flyter kaldt dr…
Hordalands Doedskvad VII Sv?re s?r laget av knuste speil Norr?nt blod flyter kaldt…
Hov var Stein Ingen hoerer naa pulsen er borte Det er begravd i sin…
I Den syvende tind er besteget Den syvende port Staar aapen i …
I am The Black Wizards Mightiest am I, but I am not alone in this…
II Vinden feier for alle doerer Mens jeg sprer mitt sinn Over s…
III Stormene herjer midvinterstid Gjoer skogen vond aa ferdes i …
IV Jeg foeler henne naar det er moerkt For maaneblink holder me…
Lamb Upon chapel cross Stab the lamb Spinning in reverse Kaleidos…
Lukt til Helvete Mitt hjerte er et kammer av urene skatter av stygge dyr…
Manndaudsvinter Den iskolde vinter tok de som ventet Nede ved bekken bekken…
Motpol Motpol Uforsonlig Utbrent forvridd Soenderreven Timesvis…
Myr Som en tyv I lyngen kommer smitten snikende Vжsken av rеtnen…
Nattestid ser Porten vid 1 Den syvende tind er besteget Den syvende port staar aapen i…
Nordbundet Hoerer du natten Foel rikets brodd En gammel sjel i en gam…
Nordbundet (Featuring Niklas Kvarforth & Nocturno Culto) Hoerer du natten Foel rikets brodd En gammel sjel i en gamme…
Omfavnet av svarte vinger I nattens mulm Og moerke vandrer En ravnsvart fillete skikke…
Orkan Vi taler flammer gull og krutt Vi flyr ikke pе tepper…
Orm Det velter dis Mot kyst av is Ved vinterhav Saa graatt og ha…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik Jeg føler henne naar det er mørkt For maane blink holder…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik II Vinden feier for alle doerer Mens jeg sprer mitt sinn Over s…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik III Midnatt og ingen soevn besoeker Dog droemmer synes sanne Okt…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik IV Jeg føler henne naar det er mørkt For maane blink holder…
Over Bjoergvin graater himmerik Part I Huset kaller meg Herre Skygger, mitt hoff så matt Nostalgi…
Over Bjoergvin graater himmerik Part II Vinden feier for alle doerer Mens jeg sprer mitt sinn Over s…
Over Bjoergvin graater Himmerik Part IV Jeg foeler henne naar det er moerkt for maaneblink holder m…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik V Dypt i hjertet av norge Langt paa veg fra menneskekveg Tanke…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik VI Uro herjer umildt Denne krypten av et skall Sider som har ut…
Over Bjoergvin Graater Himmerik VII Jeg føler henne naar det er mørkt For maane blink holder…
Over Bjoergvin graater Himmerik, Part IV Jeg foeler henne naar det er moerkt for maaneblink holder me…
Over Fjell Og Gjennom Torner Over fjell og gjennom Torner Gjennom den Onde Dunkle Skog …
Part I Huset kaller meg Herre Skygger, mitt hoff sÃ¥ matt Nostalgi …
Part II Vinden feier for alle dører Mens jeg sprer mitt sinn Over s…
Part III Midnatt & ingen søvn besøker Dog drømmer synes sanne Okto…
Part IV Jeg føler henne nÃ¥r det er mørkt For mÃ¥neblink holder me…
Part V Dypt I hjertet av Norge langt pÃ¥ veg fra menneskekveg Tanke…
Part VI Uro herjer umildt Denne krypten av et skall Sider som har ut…
Rasekrig Det vandret en fremmed i aasene I et land han ikke…
September omsider Ilden i mitt blikk eter deg hel Livnaert paa hat forfoert…
Trolldom Det var ingen der tilstede For aa berge den arme mann Hans…
Tykjes fele En mager toes ble med i dansen Som gikk stadig villere…
Umenneske Helvete er loes i nattmanns sjel Tvang og klimaks har sitt…
V Dypt i hjertet av Norge Langt paa veg fra menneskekveg Tanke…
Velg bort livet Det var svart det var natt En blodsoet skygge ut fra…
VI Naken i mitt taarn Jeg vitner doedsfugls flukt En flukt fra …
Voldtekt Mesterlig doedsvold Smerter i halsen Sirlig lidende Analtoes…