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)

Valdogg
Kampfar Lyrics

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Til hevn for frender
Over blanke egger strømmet det blod
Før kjøttet ble fortaert av haermenn i blodige brynjer
Jeg taler om drapet i dunkle ord
I blodig stavn seilte langskip ut
I de iskalde bølgedrag
Rødskjaeret varslet ufred
Vaapnene dømte i fiendtlig møte

Tida for hevn var kommet
Hett brant hatet i aapen kamp
Til glede for ørn og ravn
Livløst ligger frender
Banesaar ble gitt til foten som satt paa fiendens hals
Hevn... som varg i skog plaget av sult
Hevn... høyt mot himmelen hornene skinner
De naableike livløse hender
Var iskalde

Overstenket av valdogg
I nattemørket blir makten større

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kampfar's song Valdogg speak of revenge for the slaying of "freenders." The blood of those who had been killed flowed over the shining blades of swords in the battle. The bodies were devoured by the warriors in bloody armor. The song describes these events in dark words, and the poet-speaker talks about the killings in a tone that suggests a strange sense of pride.

The longships carrying the warriors set sail amidst the cold waves, and the red glow in the sky indicated the coming of war. In the hostile combat, weapons were the judges, and the time for revenge had come. The poet-speaker glorifies the fighting and joy that the sight of dead friends brings to the ravens and eagles. The dead lay inert, and the wounds inflicted during the battle proved fatal for those enemies who fell beneath the feet of the victors. The desire for revenge blazed brightly, and the horns shone high in the sky, marking the symbol of victory. The livid, lifeless hands that once wielded swords and axes were now icicles, frosty in the night, sprinkled by the blood of Valdogg. The power of the victors grew with each passing moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Til hevn for frender
Seeking revenge for the sake of relatives or kin

Over blanke egger strømmet det blod
Blood flowed over shiny swords

Før kjøttet ble fortaert av haermenn i blodige brynjer
Before the flesh was devoured by warriors in bloody armor

Jeg taler om drapet i dunkle ord
I speak of the killing in vague words

I blodig stavn seilte langskip ut
Longships sailed out in bloody stems

I de iskalde bølgedrag
In the cold waves

Rødskjaeret varslet ufred
The red sky announced trouble

Vaapnene dømte i fiendtlig møte
Weapons condemned in hostile encounter

Tida for hevn var kommet
The time for revenge had come

Hett brant hatet i aapen kamp
The hatred burned fiercely in open combat

Til glede for ørn og ravn
To the delight of eagle and raven