Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the… Read Full Bio ↴Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the early times of Norwegian Black Metal. The whole idea is to make music inspired by the nordic nature, folklores and myths. 'Kampfar' translates to Odin/Wodan.
After releasing a demo in 1995, their first release was the self-titled EP Kampfar, by Season of Mist in 1996 followed by full length Mellom skogkledde aaser by Malicious Records in 1997. Being a studio band, without spending time on live shows or tours and with no intentions to slow down they released another EP Norse in 1998, and full length Fra underverdenen in 1999 both on Hammerheart Records. Then there were 7 years of studio silence although they began to play their first live shows in 2004.
Signing to Napalm records, they released three full length albums on that label: Kvass (2006), Heimgang (2008), & Mare (2011). All were well received by critics and listeners alike. Thus completed their contract with Napalm.
Their next releases were two singles leading up to their sixth full length album, 2014's Djevelmakt released by Indie Recordings.

Members:
Dolk - Vocals (also drums from '94-'03) (Mock, ex-Gruesome)
Ask (as II13) - Drums, Vocals (ex-Graven Image, ex-Mondvolland, others)
Jon - Bass (Fester, ex-Carpathian Full Moon, ex-Gruesome, many others)
Ole Hartvigsen - Guitars, (ex-Utumno now called Emancer, Mistur)
Ex-members:
Thomas Andreassen - Guitars (also bass from '94-'03)

I Ondskapens Kunst
Kampfar Lyrics

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Himmelen lyser som ild
Jorden laas av redsel
Tordenaandene kommer

stormen brøler som torden
I ondskapens kunst
Dogg I flammen ild I havet
I ondskapens kunst

Onde aander blir til torden
I ondskapens kunst
Onde øyne I et mørkt ansikt
I ondskapens kunst

døudingstormene uler
Jagende over den svarte natt
Gjennom skog og skar land og li
Over snødekte fjell

som dyr I nattemørket
Slippes de mørke kalde aander løs
Stormens kalde aand brøler of haaner
Maanen lyser over skaret

tordenaandene kommer

blodet flyter I trollmannens haand
Maanen lyser skarpt som lynet
Kald som snoen

tordenaandene kommer

himmelen lyser som ild
Jorden slaas av redsel

onde øyne I et mørkt ansikt
I ondskapens kunst
Underverdenens dører aapner seg
I ondskapens kunst
Dødninger puster liklukt utover verden
I ondskapens kunst

tordenaandene kommer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kampfar's song I Ondskapens Kunst ("In the Art of Evil" in English) paint a vivid picture of a dark and foreboding stormy night where the sky is ablaze with fiery light and the earth is paralyzed with fear. In the midst of all this chaos, the spirits of thunder emerge, bringing with them a torrential storm that roars like thunder. The song then goes on to describe how evil spirits are conjured up in the "art of evil," bringing with them a cold and dark energy that fills the night.

The lyrics then turn to the image of the storm as it howls through the night like an animal, unleashing the cold and dark spirits that roam free in the darkness. In these chaotic moments, the moon shines like lightning, casting an eerie light on the scene. Finally, the lyrics return to the image of the spirits of thunder as they come forth, inviting the listener to bear witness to the eerie and terrifying world that they inhabit.

Overall, the lyrics to I Ondskapens Kunst paint a powerful and haunting image of a world consumed by darkness, where the spirits of thunder roam free and the forces of evil are unleashed upon the earth.

Line by Line Meaning

Himmelen lyser som ild
The sky is glowing bright, like a fire.

Jorden laas av redsel
The earth is locked in fear and trembling.

Tordenaandene kommer
The thunder spirits are coming.

stormen brøler som torden
The storm roars like thunder.

Dogg I flammen ild I havet
Drowned in a sea of fire and flames.

Onde aander blir til torden
Evil spirits turn into thunder.

Onde øyne I et mørkt ansikt
Evil eyes in a dark face.

døudingstormene uler
The deadly storms howl.

Jagende over den svarte natt
Chasing over the black night.

Gjennom skog og skar land og li
Through forests, ravines, land and hills.

Over snødekte fjell
Over snow-covered mountains.