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)
Natt
Kampfar Lyrics
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Votivbilde
Votivgave
Votivkilde
Rovhevnad øver sitt kaldnakne virke
Orlevnad søker dit blodkilden gir
Urhalde
Votivgave
Votivbilde
Votivgave
Votivkilde
Rovhat av opptrådde stier I våg
Orkaft fra trevler nagler som slås
Urkalde
De umkomne
I mørket der lyset alltid vil falme
Der morgenstjernen alltid vil råde
Der høres jamring og makten vil ramme
Der synden straffes
Der mørket vil råde
En underjordisk representant
Fra jordens andre sol
Der synden må straffes av bærerens lys
Men heller regjere I helvete
Enn å tjene I himmelen
Lyset fra morgenstjerenen bæres I natt
Kravenes mester med sin åpne hånd
Revner I tid
Tageløfter giverord
Sjelens siste splid
Ofring du min
Bloting mitt rin
The lyrics to the song "Natt" by Kampfar portray a dark and haunting theme. The words refer to votive offerings, which were commonly made as a form of sacrifice to the gods in ancient times. The lyrics suggest that these offerings are being made in an attempt to seek forgiveness, possibly for some wrongdoing. The repetition of "Votivgave, Votivbilde, Votivgave, Votivkilde" emphasizes the importance of these actions, and the urgency of the situation.
The lyrics then shift to describe the revenge of a creature, who is seeking to right some wrong that has been done to them. This leads to a call for blood from a source known as the "blood kilden," which may be interpreted as a reference to some sort of pagan deity or spirit. The lines "Urhalde, De umkomne" suggest that this being is connected to the spirit world and may be linked to the souls of the deceased.
The final verses of the song depict a world ruled by darkness and sin, where the light of morning and the power of heaven are unable to penetrate. This vision is further depicted by the image of an underground representative of the earth's other sun, who would prefer to rule in hell rather than serve in heaven. The use of these dark images and themes highlights the intensity of the song and creates a sense of foreboding that is typical of the genre of black metal.
Line by Line Meaning
Votivgave
Offering made as an act of devotion
Votivbilde
Image offered as a token of devotion
Votivgave
Offering made as an act of devotion
Votivkilde
Source of offering made as an act of devotion
Rovhevnad øver sitt kaldnakne virke
Revengeful nature dominates over its cold barren territory
Orlevnad søker dit blodkilden gir
The eagle's nourishment seeks the source of blood
Urhalde
Ancient darkness
De umkomne
The deceased
Votivgave
Offering made as an act of devotion
Votivbilde
Image offered as a token of devotion
Votivgave
Offering made as an act of devotion
Votivkilde
Source of offering made as an act of devotion
Rovhat av opptrådde stier I våg
Outlawed by walking the well-trodden paths
Orkaft fra trevler nagler som slås
A lashing torrent of nails that cuts through sinew
Urkalde
Ancient cold
De umkomne
The deceased
I mørket der lyset alltid vil falme
In the darkness where the light will always fade
Der morgenstjernen alltid vil råde
Where the morning star will always reign
Der høres jamring og makten vil ramme
Where cries are heard and power will strike
Der synden straffes
Where sins are punished
Der mørket vil råde
Where darkness will dominate
En underjordisk representant
An underground representative
Fra jordens andre sol
From the earth's other sun
Der synden må straffes av bærerens lys
Where sins must be punished by the bearer's light
Men heller regjere I helvete
But rather reign in hell
Enn å tjene I himmelen
Than to serve in heaven
Lyset fra morgenstjerenen bæres I natt
The light of the morning star is carried in the night
Kravenes mester med sin åpne hånd
Master of demands with his open hand
Revner I tid
Rips in time
Tageløfter giverord
Promises of the oath giver
Sjelens siste splid
The soul's final division
Ofring du min
Sacrifice you of mine
Bloting mitt rin
My offering runneth over
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mortuus41
I can't tell you how much I love this band, holding true to the Norwegian black Metal roots, and still sound new. F..king outstanding !!!
James Mac Oisdealbhaigh
This is the best track on the new album for me, this is a blast of pure darkness and chaos.!!!
drozdek
definitely!!!
tcooke2
I dont even know norwegian but I know the lyrics lmao!
Kevin Murillo
Fucking great!
Mauricio Toz
Takk !!!
lars petter helgesen
Utrolig bra Per!
Shehzad khan
Good