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)
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)
Mork Pest
Kampfar Lyrics
Sorg
Over fjell og ned i daler
Inn i skog
Mørket faller over landet
Ingen vet naar dagen gryr
Solen synker
Natten kommer
Pesten dreper lystes barn
Svart gift
Livets fiende
Jorden drikker blod
Sorg
Over fjell og ned i daler
Onde krefter fram fra skogen
Dødninger fra underverdenen
Mørket faller over landet
Ingen vet naar dagen gryr
Solen synker
Natten kommer
Pesten dreper lystes barn
Over fjell og ned i daler
Inn i skog
Mørket faller over landet
Ingen vet naar dagen gryr
Solen synker
Natten kommer
Pesten dreper lystes barn
Livets fiende
Jorden drikker blod
Sorg
Over fjell og ned i daler
Onde krefter fram fra skogen
Dødninger fra underverdenen
Mørket faller over landet
Ingen vet naar dagen gryr
Solen synker
Natten kommer
Pesten dreper lystes barn
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS ANDREASSEN, PER-JOAR SPYDEVOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ilanzero
damn nice! im glad i clicked these guys :D i love black metal especially when its somewhat structured like these guys lol
shadapakap
Great song!!!
murcia1975
vidunderlig !!!!!!!!!!!!
Relapse666
Hmm, I'm a long time extreme metal fan (mostly black metal) and I can't believe I've never checked these guys out more! This is f'en brilliant! I know this isn't 'true black metal' but to me it is. They've caught the pure essence of what Norwegian black metal should be like!
TrymVonTryll
This is pure brilliance. This band is cold to the bone.
Julien Lecroq
Could we have, at last, a video without anyone insulting any other users ? It's a real problem theses days on youtube...
jmscarp1234
HAIL METAL
Alberto Marchesini
i think this song is really...BUUUAAARGHH!!!
Chezpo
Pagan Rulz! Hail Kampfar!
SouthernOregonOrgani
"Whatever you think is 'true black metal' is true black metal. " Thats arguable, there are some BM fans who will tell you there is a standard for True Black Metal. I.E no keyboards no synths and no female vocals.