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.
Hordalands Doedskvad Part III
Taake Lyrics
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Fiskeren
Livet so yrer om natten
Full drapsalarm
D?dst?t
Alt eller ingenting
H?sten hentet deres skam s? ofte
En fl?rt med d?den
D?dskyss henger fra snorer p? loftet
Voldtekt av selve livets r?tter
Hold synet og bladet skarpt
Hold ?rer og arterier ?pne
Hold hodet og hjertet ditt kaldt
T?r ? v?re bar
N?r du m?ter deg selv alene
? endelig f?le noe igjen
La djevelen ta p? deg
Smerten er prins
D?den er kongen
The lyrics to Taake's "Hordalands Doedskvad Part III" describe a world steeped in darkness, violence, and the struggle for survival. The eagle (havørn) represents a predatory force that rules over this desolate landscape, while the fisherman (fiskeren) serves as a symbol for the human struggle against the harshness of the natural world. The lyrics speak of a full "drapsalarm," or death alarm, and a "dødstøt," or death blow, indicating that death and violence are ever-present threats.
The autumn ("Høsten") is a recurring theme throughout the lyrics, representing the time when people's shame is often taken away. There are references to death ("dødskyss"), rape of life's very roots ("voldtekt av selve livets røtter"), and the struggle to maintain one's sanity ("hold hodet og hjertet ditt kaldt"). The central message of the song seems to be a call for strength and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, and a suggestion that embracing the darkness and pain will bring about a greater sense of feeling and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Den store hav?rn
The mighty eagle
Fiskeren
The fisherman
Livet so yrer om natten
Life buzzing at night
Full drapsalarm
Full alarm for murders
D?dst?t
Deathblow
Alt eller ingenting
All or nothing
H?sten hentet deres skam s? ofte
Autumn brought their shame so often
En fl?rt med d?den
A flirt with death
Slikkede f?tter
Licked feet
D?dskyss henger fra snorer p? loftet
Death kiss hangs from ropes in the loft
Voldtekt av selve livets r?tter
Rape of life's roots itself
Hold synet og bladet skarpt
Keep the sight and the blade sharp
Hold ?rer og arterier ?pne
Keep ears and arteries open
Hold hodet og hjertet ditt kaldt
Keep your head and heart cold
T?r ? v?re bar
Dare to be naked
N?r du m?ter deg selv alene
When you meet yourself alone
? endelig f?le noe igjen
To finally feel something again
La djevelen ta p? deg
Let the devil take you
Smerten er prins
Pain is the prince
D?den er kongen
Death is the king
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@blackadder8691
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@kriscaprani1108
Not sure if Black Metal would generally be considered 'catchy', but I've had the 1:47 riff in my head for days. Excellent tune.
@m4n0war666
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@frozenkingdomBM14
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@metalshred1569
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@noisydope
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@Manvydas964
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@Kamyk1911
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