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Midgardsblot with Sigh, Tsjuder, and more

Aug 13, 2025 at 14:00  ·  Midgard Vikingsenter, Horten Midgard Vikingsenter, Horten

Midgardsblot
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Japanese avant‑black metal legends Sigh (formed 1989/90) led by Mirai Kawashima; debut “Scorn Defeat” on Euronymous’ DSP; famed for psychedelic, eclectic experiments.
Born in England, shock/prog rock pioneer with operatic voice & wild theatrics; “Fire” hit #1 UK/Canada (#2 US). Worked with Hendrix, The Who, Zappa.
Swedish band Hällas creates epic Adventure Rock with twin guitars, vintage synths, and fantasy storytelling. Known for hits like “Star Rider” and a Swedish Grammy nom.
Swedish death metal icons Hypocrisy, formed by Peter Tägtgren (Pain, ex‑Lindemann), blend brutal riffs with melody; key tracks “Roswell 47.” 12+ albums.
Norway-born one-woman multi-instrumentalist Sylvaine (Kathrine Shepard): classically trained composer blending blackgaze/dark folk; known for albums Atoms Aligned… & Nova.
Oslo-born black metal pioneers Mayhem: raw, chaotic live force behind Deathcrush, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas & Daemon (Spellemann win); feat. Attila, Necrobutcher.
Faroese singer Eivør blends Nordic folk, cinematic/ambient electronica & alt sounds; 11 albums; famed for intense live shows; won the 2021 Nordic Council Music Prize.
Oranssi Pazuzu, a Finnish band formed in Tampere in 2007, creates psychedelic black metal infused with avant-garde, space rock, and Krautrock. They are known for their unique, hypnotic soundscapes. Notable albums include "Mestarin kynsi" (2020), recognized as a top metal album, and "Muuntautuja" (2024). They also collaborated as Waste of Space Orchestra.
Benediction: UK old-school death metal (formed 1989); Nuclear Blast mainstays. Known for Transcend the Rubicon, The Grand Leveller, Grind Bastard; German #11.
Finnish metal powerhouses Ensiferum (folk, melodic death, Viking metal, formed 1995 in Helsinki) and Swallow the Sun (death-doom, melodic death, gothic metal, formed 2000 in Jyväskylä) unite their distinct sounds. Ensiferum is known for battle anthems and heroic choirs, while Swallow the Sun delivers emotional, atmospheric melancholy. Both bands have acclaimed albums and chart success, showcasing their influential Finnish metal legacy.
Munich-born pagan folk band FAUN blends medieval instruments & modern sounds; 1000+ global shows. Platinum “Von den Elben,” gold “Luna,” 3x Echo noms.
Sowulo (Faber Horbach): spiritual neo-folk inspired by ancient Northern Europe; Anglo-Saxon lyrics, melancholic melodies, historic instruments like nyckelharpa & carnyx.
An annual extreme metal and folk music festival held at the historic Midgard Viking Centre in Horten, Norway, blending Norse mythology and Viking heritage with live musical performances, historical reenactments, and cultural rituals.
French neo-folk duo Eihwar (Asrunn & Mark) fuse “Viking War Trance” chants, horns, ritual drums & beats; millions of YouTube views; Season of Mist; played Hellfest, Wacken, Resurrection, Midgardsblot; opened for The Hu.
Norwegian black metal act MORK (Thomas Eriksen): 8 Peaceville albums, bleak atmospheric yet evolving sound; acclaimed worldwide live show; key modern genre voice.
Iskald: cold, intense yet melodic Norwegian black metal. Known for acclaimed “Nedom og Nord” and complex “Innhøstinga,” incl. epic “Lysene som Forsvant.”

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