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Midgardsblot with Sigh, Tsjuder, and more

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

Midgardsblot
Aug 13
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English rock singer Arthur Brown is a pioneer of shock and progressive rock, known for his flamboyant theatricality and operatic voice. He led The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, scoring the 1968 global hit Fire, and later pursued a diverse solo career and numerous collaborations.
Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Kathrine Shepard is the creator of the solo project Sylvaine, performing ambient post-metal, blackgaze, and post-rock. She has released four studio albums and two EPs, earning two Spellemannprisen metal nominations.
Eivør, raised in the Faroe Islands, is a Nordic artist blending folk tradition with cinematic composition and modern production. She has released 11 studio albums, including ENN, and 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.
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.
FAUN is a Munich-based band founded in 2001, blending medieval and ancient instruments with modern influences. They’ve played 1000+ concerts worldwide and released 11 studio albums; Von den Elben went platinum and Luna gold. Three-time Echo nominees.
Sowulo is the musical project of Faber Horbach, blending ancient Northern European spirituality with the cycles of the universe. Using historical instruments like the nyckelharpa, lyre, and carnyx, Sowulo crafts immersive sonic landscapes.
Formed in 2003, Svarttjern is a Norwegian black metal band known for their sixth album, Draw Blood.
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, formed in 2023 by Asrunn and Mark, fuse warrior chants, horns, ritual percussion, and machine-driven pulse into their “Viking War Trance” sound. Signed to Season of Mist, they’ve played Hellfest and Wacken Open Air.
Gaahls Wyrd, formed in Bergen, Norway by vocalist Gaahl, crafts a spectral blend of black metal, gothic rock, and experimental sounds. Known for Gaahl's formidable presence, they earned a Norwegian Grammy for their debut, "GastiR – Ghosts Invited". Their album, "Braiding the Stories," showcases their boundary-pushing artistry.
Japanese avant-garde black metal band Sigh formed in 1989/90, led by Mirai Kawashima with Satoshi Fujinami and Kazuki Ozeki. Their debut Scorn Defeat for Euronymous’ Deathlike Silence Productions helped make them a revered metal export.
Hällas are a Swedish quintet formed in 2011, known for epic fantasy-themed Adventure Rock with twin guitars and vintage synths. Broke through with Excerpts From A Future Past (2017) and hit single Star Rider; Conundrum (2020) earned a Swedish Grammy nod.
Pain Killer is a New York City avant-garde trio formed in 1991 featuring alto saxist John Zorn, bassist Bill Laswell, and drummer Mick Harris (ex-Napalm Death). Inspired by grindcore, they fuse death metal intensity with free jazz.
Swedish death metal legends HYPOCRISY, founded by Peter Tägtgren (PAIN, ex-Lindemann), blend brutal riffs with melody; known for “Roswell 47” and major influence.
TNT (Technoboy & Tuneboy) are hardstyle pioneers, known for top-tier production blending reverse bass, techno and hardcore. Hits: “Mellow” (Showtek), “DLMD” (Darren Styles), “Teknogym 2k19”, “I AM TECHNO”.
Norwegian extreme metal pioneers Mayhem are known for Deathcrush, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas and a raw, relentless live sound. Their 2023 live album Daemonic Rites captures their stage ferocity; Daemon won a Norwegian Grammy.
Formed in 1989, Benediction are an old-school death metal band signed to Nuclear Blast. Debuted with Subconscious Terror (1990) and released Organised Chaos (2001), Killing Music (2008) and Scriptures (2020), which hit #11 in Germany.
Lili Refrain, from Rome, blends minimalist, folk, psychedelic, blues, and metal in her music, using guitars, vocals, and synths. Known for her powerful, computer-free live acts, she deeply engages audiences with a unique, genre-transcending style since 2007.
Oslo-born MÍO: boundary-breaking Norwegian folk rock/punk with hardanger fiddle & global folk instruments; famed for raw vocals, wild stage presence and epic live shows.
MORK is a Norwegian black metal project led by Thomas Eriksen. With eight albums on Peaceville Records, it blends raw second-wave roots with new sonic depths. Known for a bleak, atmospheric sound and a furious live act on global stages.
Iskald are known for cold, intense yet melodic black metal. Their album Innhøstinga (The Harvest) follows 2014’s Nedom og Nord, features nine songs across 50 minutes, and includes Norwegian lyrics; “Lysene som Forsvant” is a melancholy epic.

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