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Midgardsblot with Sigh, Tsjuder, and more

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

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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 famed for theatrical shows and operatic voice; hit “Fire” (“God of Hellfire”) led UK/Canada charts; collabs: Hendrix, The Who.
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.
NYC avant-jazz/death-metal trio Pain Killer: John Zorn (NYC) sax, Bill Laswell bass/producer, ex–Napalm Death drummer Mick Harris; intense grindcore/free-jazz hybrid.
Swedish death metal band formed by Peter Tägtgren; famed for melodic, textured, groove-heavy brutality. Key tracks: “Roswell 47”, “Osculum Obscenum”, “The Arrival”.
Born Kathrine Shepard, Sylvaine is a Norwegian one-woman multi-instrumentalist/composer blending blackgaze & dark folk; known for Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone and Nova.
Norway’s black metal pioneers Mayhem: chaos-driven style. Key releases Deathcrush, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas; live Daemonic Rites. Lineup: Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila Csihar, Teloch, Ghul. Won Norwegian Grammy for Daemon.
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) blend “Viking War Trance”—chants, horns, ritual drums & beats; Season of Mist; Hellfest/Wacken; opened for The Hu.
Norway-born Thomas Eriksen’s MORK: bleak, atmospheric black metal on 8 Peaceville albums; from raw 2nd-wave roots to new depths—renowned worldwide as a fierce live act.
Norwegian black metal band Iskald: cold, intense yet melodic and atmospheric; praised for complex songwriting. Noted for “Nedom og Nord” and “Lysene som Forsvant.”

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