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)

Til Siste Mann
Kampfar Lyrics

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Ridende nattvetter
Ridende fra svartdal
Fyll av mein
Fusk og svikeferd
Og fandenskap
Krig og død meg kaller
Krig og død som ferdagods
Krig og død meg kaller

Krig og død som ferdagods
Ridende nord fra svartdal
Ridende nattvetter
Full av mein
Fusk og svikeferd
Og fandenskap
Adalråd hyller den
Usynlige hovedgjest
Krig og død
Strid og hat
Blodig slakt
Før solnedgang
Ridende nattvetter
Ridende fra svartdal
Full av mein
Fusk og svikeferd
Og fandenskap
Krig og død
Strid og hat
Blodig slakt
Før solnedgang
Vold og skadeverk
Krig og død
Strid og hat
Ridende nattvetter
Ridende fra svartdal
Krig og død
Strid og hat
Krig og død
Strid og hat
Krig og død
Meg kaller
Strid og hat
Som ferdagods
Krig og død

Strid og hat
Krig og død

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kampfar's song "Til Siste Mann" depict a group of riders traveling through the night from a place called Svartdal. These riders are filled with malice, deceit and devilry, and they are beckoned by the call of war and death. The lyrics are evocative of a scene from a medieval battlefield, where the riders are charged with the duty of fighting until their last breath.

The second verse introduces the concept of Adalråd, who is described as the invisible guest of honor. Adalråd may refer to the name of a person or a mythical figure, but either way, the character represents the unseen force that drives the riders towards their goal of war and death. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier verses, emphasizing the themes of violence, bloodshed, and the inevitability of death.

Overall, the lyrics of "Til Siste Mann" are meant to be intense and raw. They paint a grim picture of a violent and chaotic world, where the only way to survive is to embrace the brutality and madness of war.

Line by Line Meaning

Ridende nattvetter
Galloping night winds

Ridende fra svartdal
Galloping from the black valley

Fyll av mein
Full of malice

Fusk og svikeferd
Deception and treachery

Og fandenskap
And devilry

Krig og død meg kaller
War and death call me

Krig og død som ferdagods
War and death as merchandise

Ridende nord fra svartdal
Galloping north from the black valley

Adalråd hyller den
Adalråd hails the

Usynlige hovedgjest
Invisible guest of honor

Krig og død
War and death