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)

Vansinn
Kampfar Lyrics

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Blodets ville menn
Går i strid
Strider over lik og menn
Trykkes inn mot vold
Av staute skjold
Blodets ville menn
Går i strid.

Slit og riv i bit
Blodsbånd
Vansinn og skrik
Slår seg frem
Over lik og menn
I strid
Blodets ville menn
Går i strid.

Egger av blod
Kjemper om tro.

Dødskreftene kjemper.

Slites mellom stolt og
Stort
Blodets sinn slår ned.

Slintrer og stein
Flåes til marg og bein
Knuses av spyd og pil
Jages inn gjennom skog.

Slaktes ned en og en
Jages hjem gjennom trær
Blodets sinn har begjær
Aldri mer vi ses her.

Slakt ned.

Overall Meaning

The song "Vansinn" by Kampfar is a haunting and powerful representation of the bloody and savage nature of war. The lyrics speak of wild and ferocious fighters, driven by their bloodlust, who engage in brutal battles and leave a trail of death and destruction in their wake. These "bloody men" are caught up in a cycle of violence and revenge, fighting over their beliefs and their honor, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

The imagery in the song is vivid and intense, describing the sounds of battle, the clash of weapons, the screams of the wounded, and the wild and primal fury of the combatants. The lyrics convey a sense of frenzy and chaos that is both terrifying and mesmerizing, drawing the listener into the heart of the conflict and making them feel as if they are part of the action. The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "Blodets ville menn går i strid" (The wild men of blood go into battle), reinforces the idea of the warriors' relentless and unstoppable nature, and the futility of trying to resist or escape them.

Overall, "Vansinn" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that explores the darker aspects of human nature and the destructive power of war. It is a powerful reminder that violence begets violence, and that the cycle of revenge and bloodshed can only lead to more death and suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

Blodets ville menn
Savage men of blood

Går i strid
March into battle

Strider over lik og menn
Fighting over corpses and men

Trykkes inn mot vold
Pushed towards violence

Av staute skjold
With sturdy shields

Slit og riv i bit
Tear and shred to pieces

Blodsbånd
Blood bonds

Vansinn og skrik
Madness and screams

Slår seg frem
Fight their way forward

Over lik og menn
Over corpses and men

Egger av blod
Motivated by blood