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)

Trolldomspakt
Kampfar Lyrics

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I nattens tid
Pе korsveien til heksefjell
I en еndelig epidemi av
Bespottelig atferd I flokk
Ugudelig trolldomspakt
Signeres med hud og med blod
Bukkeskjegg og pannehorn
Med sviende hale og tro

Spyttende pе ild
Merker pе negler og hud
Hover besatt med jernbrodder
I pakt med den sorte kunst

Maneritualer
Og ondsinnet magi
Jaktes av ulver I flokk
Med ild og med magi

Trollkvinner og jernbrodder
I pakt med styggedom
Med bukkeskjegg og pannehorn
Skrives en pakt med blod

Maneritualer ugudelige folk
Bespottelig trolldomspakt
Med sviende hale og tro

I utenforlandet
I pakt med styggedom
Djevelske trollkvinner
Signerer en pakt med blod

I utenforland
Spyttende pе ild
Hover jaktes av jernbrodder
Med flammende ild og med ord

I fossens grimme fall
Manes og jamres det rop

Arvtaker av trolldomspakt
Lшses med makt og med blod

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kampfar's song Trolldomspakt is a depiction of a group of people indulging in unethical and wicked behavior under the influence of black magic. The song describes a scene where these people gather at the crossroads near the witch mountain to perform heinous acts by signing a pact with the devil using their own blood and skin. The pact includes wearing goat's beard and horns and possessing a burning tail as a symbol of their allegiance to the dark side. The lyrics suggest that they are immune to the power of fire and injuries, and they are on a pursuit of evil magic, which includes hunting with wolves and performing malevolent rituals.

The song hints at the fact that these individuals practice dark magic and are not a part of ordinary society. They are the outsiders who have a pact with the devil and engage in the worship of wickedness, thereby breaking the laws of nature. The lyrics depict the power struggle between these dark magic users and those who oppose them. The song suggests that the process of freeing oneself from these practices takes considerable strength and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I nattens tid
In the darkness of night

Pе korsveien til heksefjell
At the crossroads to Witches' Mountain

I en еndelig epidemi av Bespottelig atferd I flokk
In an endless epidemic of contemptible behavior in groups

Ugudelig trolldomspakt
Unholy witchcraft pact

Signeres med hud og med blod
Signed with skin and blood

Bukkeskjegg og pannehorn Med sviende hale og tro
Goat's beard and forehead horn, with burning tail and faith

Spyttende pе ild
Spitting on fire

Merker pе negler og hud
Marks on nails and skin

Hover besatt med jernbrodder
Horses possessed with iron spears

I pakt med den sorte kunst
In pact with the black arts

Maneritualer
Invocation rituals