In 1993, Ørjan Stedjeberg (then known as 'Ulvhedin'), formed the first version of the band Taake under the name Thule, together with drummer 'Svartulv'. Thule released two demos, Der vinterstormene raste in 1993 and Omfavnet av svarte vinger in 1994. Shortly after, the band changed its name to Taake and 'Ulvhedin' adopted the new pseudonym 'Hoest' (meaning "autumn" or "harvest"). In 1995, the released the demo Manndaudsvinter in 1995. This was followed in 1996 by a 7" EP called Koldbrann i jesu marg.
Between 1999 and 2005, Taake released three full-length albums. They are a trilogy of concept albums linked by the topics of "death, Norway, and the devil in man".[4]
The first full-length album, Nattestid ser porten vid, was released by Wounded Love Records in 1999. The album was written entirely by Hoest, but he brought in a session musician, 'Tundra', to perform bass guitar and drums. It was recorded throughout 1997 and 1998 at the Grieg Hall.
The second installment of the trilogy, Over bjoergvin graater himmerik, was released in 2002 by Wounded Love Records. On this record, Hoest surrounded himself with a band: second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist and pianist 'Keridwen', and drummer 'Mutt' (Gaahlskagg, Trelldom, Sigfader).
The final installment of the trilogy, Hordalands doedskvad, was released in 2005 by Dark Essence Records. It features second guitarist 'C. Corax', bassist 'Lava' and drummer 'Mord'. It also features several guest vocalists, including 'Nattefrost' (Carpathian Forest), 'Nordavind' (Carpathian Forest) and 'Taipan' (Orcustus).
Over the following three years, Taake released four short EPs and played a few festivals (most notably the Hole in the Sky Festival in Norway, with Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved on guitar), but according to Hoest, Taake was "on ice for a while".
Before the 2006–2007 European tour, Taake revamped their official homepage. Following the infamous March 2007 show in Essen, the band were removed from several festivals and received much backlash. At the same time, Lava, who had been bass guitarist since 2002, left the band.
In 2008, a fourth album was released, recorded entirely by Hoest and simply named Taake. The album was recorded for Hoest's own label Svartekunst Produksjoner, and was distributed via Dark Essence Records.
In 2011, Taake released the EP Kveld, featuring both new and re-recorded songs. This was followed shortly after by Taake's fifth full-length album, Noregs vaapen. Hoest collaborated with many prominent Norwegian black-metallers for this record including Attila Csihar, Nocturno Culto, Demonaz and Ivar Bjørnson. It was again released on his own label Svartekunst Produksjoner to much critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the prestigious Spellemann award in Norway for top metal release. This nomination was met with some derision due to anti-Islamic lyrics.
To mark the band's 20th anniversary, Taake released the compilation album Gravkamre, kroner og troner in 2013.
Taake played their first show in the United States in May 2014 at Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore.
In 2014, Taake released the sixth full-length album Stridens hus[8] and the EP Kulde through Dark Essence Records. In support of this record and as a follow up to their successful show in Maryland, Taake announced an East Coast US tour for the first time in their history, to begin in June 2015.
Atternatt
Taake Lyrics
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mot kyst av is
ved vinterhav
Saa graatt og hardt
og raatt og svart
som indre grav
Paa vaandesti
ved iskaldt vann
skal du faa
se kulden gaa
i form av mann
I Bjoergvins graa
obskure og
okkulte smau
Atternatt
Demonbesatt
Vil se deg dau
Her voktes port
i groent og sort
av gammel orm
og hjertet vris
til Kongens pris
i rovdyrstorm
Sjelesalg
gir dunkle valg
og demper sol
Se og knel
naar Nordmanns sjel
blir ormebol
For Fanden flyr
i nattens dyr
saar vonde korn
Vaar nattestid
ser porten vid
paa Lyderhorn
For Norges aere maa vi drepe
Arvens froe
skal vi stroe
For vi svinger Nordens svepe
av evig snoe
La solen doe
Se de dunkle skyer sveve
for vinterjakt
i djevlepakt
Naar vi knytter Norges neve
i Herrens drakt
mot evig prakt
Hoder boeyd i skam
menneske blir lam
Hoder hoeyt i aere
fanen skal vi baere
The lyrics to Taake's song "Atternatt" describe a harsh winter night, where the singer is standing on a path near icy water. The imagery of the song is bleak, highlighting the desolate nature of the winter night. The line "Det velter dis mot kyst av is" (It's rolling mist against the coast of ice) sets the tone for the rest of the song. The harshness of the winter is further emphasized by the line "Saa graatt og hardt og raatt og svart som indre grav" (So gray and hard and raw and black as the inside of a grave).
As the song progresses, the singer comes across an old and obscure port, guarded by an ancient worm/serpent. They are then presented with a choice of selling their soul, which will come at the cost of their freedom, as they will be possessed by the demons of Atternatt (meaning "Other night" in Norwegian). The pressure to conform to the norms of their society and to prove their allegiance to Norway is further highlighted in the line "For Norges aere maa vi drepe/Arvens froe skal vi stroe" (For Norway's glory we must kill/sow the seeds of our heritage).
The song paints a picture of a society that values conformity and loyalty above anything else. The singer must choose between the comfort of their soul or the glory of their nation. The imagery of the song creates a visceral response, making it a powerful commentary on societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Det velter dis
A thick fog rolls in
mot kyst av is
Towards a coastline made of ice
ved vinterhav
By a wintery sea
Saa graatt og hardt
So gray and harsh
og raatt og svart
And brutal and black
som indre grav
Like an internal grave
Paa vaandesti
On a wandering path
i fordums li
In an ancient valley
ved iskaldt vann
By frigid waters
skal du faa
You shall receive
se kulden gaa
To witness the departure of cold
i form av mann
In the form of a man
I Bjoergvins graa
In Bergen's gray
obskure og
Obscure and
okkulte smau
Occult alleys
Atternatt
Night after the evening
Demonbesatt
Possessed by demons
Vil se deg dau
Will see you dead
Her voktes port
Here, a gate is guarded
i groent og sort
In green and black
av gammel orm
By an ancient serpent
og hjertet vris
And the heart twists
til Kongens pris
For the king's price
i rovdyrstorm
In a predator's storm
Sjelesalg
Selling one's soul
gir dunkle valg
Offers obscure choices
og demper sol
And dims the sun
Se og knel
See and kneel
naar Nordmanns sjel
When a Norwegian's soul
blir ormebol
Becomes a nest of snakes
For Fanden flyr
For the devil flies
i nattens dyr
In the creatures of the night
saar vonde korn
Sowing seeds of pain
Vaar nattestid
Our nights
ser porten vid
See the gate wide open
paa Lyderhorn
On Lyderhorn mountain
For Norges aere maa vi drepe
For Norway's honor, we must kill
Arvens froe
The seed of our legacy
skal vi stroe
We shall spread
For vi svinger Nordens svepe
For we wield the North's whip
av evig snoe
Of eternal snow
La solen doe
Let the sun die
Se de dunkle skyer sveve
See the dark clouds float
for vinterjakt
For winter hunting
i djevlepakt
In a pact with the devil
Naar vi knytter Norges neve
When we clench Norway's fist
i Herrens drakt
In the Lord's dress
mot evig prakt
Towards eternal splendor
Hoder boeyd i skam
Heads bowed in shame
menneske blir lam
Humans become docile
Hoder hoeyt i aere
Heads raised high in honor
fanen skal vi baere
The flag we shall bear
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stolen Halo
Atternatt etter Taake - Night Again by Fog
Det velter dis - Fog pours in
mot kyst av is - To a coast of ice
ved vinterhav - By winter's sea
Saa graatt og hardt - As grey and hard
og raatt og svart - and raw and black
som indre grav - as an internal grave
Paa vaandesti - On a path of woe
i fordums li - On a path of woe
ved iskaldt vann - in hills of the past
skal du faa - by ice-cold water
se kulden gaa - You will see cold walking
i form av mann - in the shape of a man.
I Bjoergvins graa - In Bjørgvin's grey
obskure og - obscure and
okkulte smau - occult alleys
Atternatt - Night again
Demonbesatt - Demon-possessed
Vil se deg dau - Will see you dead
Her voktes port - Here a gate is guarded
i groent og sort - in green and black
av gammel orm - by an old snake
og hjertet vris - And the heart is wringed out
til Kongens pris - in praise of the King
i rovdyrstorm - in a carnivorous storm
Sjelesalg - The selling of souls
gir dunkle valg - makes for dark choices
og demper sol - and dims the sun
Se og knel - Watch and kneel
naar Nordmanns sjel - as a Norwegian's soul
blir ormebol - turns into a viper's nest
For Fanden flyr - Because the devil flies
i nattens dyr - in the animals of the night,
saar vonde korn - sowing grains of pain
Vaar nattestid - Our night-time
ser porten vid - Sees the wide gate
paa Lyderhorn - on Lyderhorn
For Norges aere maa vi drepe - For Norway's honour we must kill
Arvens froe - The seeds of legacy
skal vi stroe - we will spread
For vi svinger Nordens svepe - We swing the Nordic whip
av evig snoe - of eternal snow
La solen doe - Let the sun die
Se de dunkle skyer sveve - See the dark clouds gather
for vinterjakt - for winter's hunt
i djevlepakt - n devil's pact
Naar vi knytter Norges neve - When we knot the fist of Norway
i Herrens drakt - in the Lord's garments
mot evig prakt - against eternal splendour
Hoder boeyd i skam - Heads bowed in shame
menneske blir lam - Humans become lame
Hoder hoeyt i aere - Heads high in honour
fanen skal vi baere - we will carry the banner.
European Metal Channel
Brutales!!! Esta banda noruega es impresionante
bernhard hoffmann
great sound!!!\mm/
csehszlovakze
great start for a great album! \m/
Exhumed Tribulation
great song!
Stolen Halo
Atternatt etter Taake - Night Again by Fog
Det velter dis - Fog pours in
mot kyst av is - To a coast of ice
ved vinterhav - By winter's sea
Saa graatt og hardt - As grey and hard
og raatt og svart - and raw and black
som indre grav - as an internal grave
Paa vaandesti - On a path of woe
i fordums li - On a path of woe
ved iskaldt vann - in hills of the past
skal du faa - by ice-cold water
se kulden gaa - You will see cold walking
i form av mann - in the shape of a man.
I Bjoergvins graa - In Bjørgvin's grey
obskure og - obscure and
okkulte smau - occult alleys
Atternatt - Night again
Demonbesatt - Demon-possessed
Vil se deg dau - Will see you dead
Her voktes port - Here a gate is guarded
i groent og sort - in green and black
av gammel orm - by an old snake
og hjertet vris - And the heart is wringed out
til Kongens pris - in praise of the King
i rovdyrstorm - in a carnivorous storm
Sjelesalg - The selling of souls
gir dunkle valg - makes for dark choices
og demper sol - and dims the sun
Se og knel - Watch and kneel
naar Nordmanns sjel - as a Norwegian's soul
blir ormebol - turns into a viper's nest
For Fanden flyr - Because the devil flies
i nattens dyr - in the animals of the night,
saar vonde korn - sowing grains of pain
Vaar nattestid - Our night-time
ser porten vid - Sees the wide gate
paa Lyderhorn - on Lyderhorn
For Norges aere maa vi drepe - For Norway's honour we must kill
Arvens froe - The seeds of legacy
skal vi stroe - we will spread
For vi svinger Nordens svepe - We swing the Nordic whip
av evig snoe - of eternal snow
La solen doe - Let the sun die
Se de dunkle skyer sveve - See the dark clouds gather
for vinterjakt - for winter's hunt
i djevlepakt - n devil's pact
Naar vi knytter Norges neve - When we knot the fist of Norway
i Herrens drakt - in the Lord's garments
mot evig prakt - against eternal splendour
Hoder boeyd i skam - Heads bowed in shame
menneske blir lam - Humans become lame
Hoder hoeyt i aere - Heads high in honour
fanen skal vi baere - we will carry the banner.
Mbm
sublime!
Yeshua Vargas
@VegusHispaniae en mi opinion es actualmente la mejor banda de black metal
vargmetallisk
Amazing.
berseker9060
really, probably the best black metal band, is fucking awesome this band, my favorite super band, together with satyricon (old) nargaroth
csehszlovakze
0:35 best riff of song