Ophidian Forest's current source of inspiration is the most glorious time of the Frisian kingdom around the start of the 8th century CE (common era), led by the brave king Redbad (680-719). His last-minute rejection of getting baptised in favour of joining his Pagan ancestors in what the Christians call Hell has become a legend of its own and is in our day still commemorated by some people (The Pagan calendar mentions "Rey Redbad" Day, on August 9th).
King Redbad dared to stay true to his Pagan roots and his ancestors and made Frisia an important counterforce in Western Europe. In the centuries after king Redbad, the Christians destroyed or altered nearly everything that reminds us of Pagan Frisia, but they never managed to erase the legend from collective memory. Apart from the Redbad theme the lyrics on our current album are also inspired by Norse mythology and Pagan mystisicm.
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...recorded in a forest. Six songs are uploaded here so feel free to have a listen. Mere beginnings mean nothing. If you can, listen to complete songs. Christians need not bother.
OPHIDIAN FOREST
is a Croatian/Dutch/US black metal collaboration between three individuals who create "chaotic Pagan black metal" by means of exchanging files over the net and by snail mail as they live thousands of miles away from each other. In fact, none have ever met each other in person, and without the current ease of global communication it's far less likely that this project would have been possible 10 years ago.
Guitarist/bassist Zaragil lives in Croatia, drummer Otrebor lives in San Francisco, and vocalist/keyboardist/lyricist Amalgamoth is from the Netherlands.
Thank you for taking the time to actually listen and provide meaningful feedback. It is rare these days. You guys have a great raw metal sound. It is also interesting that you have a 3-man multinational collaboration going on. Keep it up. Do what thou wilt!
Thank you for your kind words. One of the best responses I have had!
I have been listening to the songs you have online and I quite like them, in particular the start of "Pagan pride in hell" really reminds me of early Ulver material.
I also find it impressive how the band is set out. I too have not met my currently vocalist, I write and record the instruments, and then send the files over the internet for him to record vocals.
cheers to that;) Now if we can just get paid hahaha Have a great night!!! We are doing a lot of work on a new Throne song:) I think it is our best yet:) Later!!!E&J
Hailz from snowy Montana USA:) Hope all is well:) We are trying out new song ideas:) We recorded stuff yesterday and when I did a playback, it was all messed up hahaha The damn mic cord was shorting out. Plus Jessica broke a string:pGot a new one today... We were jamming some badass stuff we won't remember hahaha Anyways, had to tell you about our fun band stuff:) You know how it is, damn equipment...Anyways. keep kickin ass and have an Ugh!!!! Plaag's thing is catchy:) Much respect... ER!C/throne
ya, but i really enjoy your music, and meeting good people is always welcome. i HATE the internet, but i might as well use it while it's around to meet people i might not otherwise. thanks for accepting my request.
Ha, have not read the Cradle book yet. If you send me an e-mail address, I have a good download link and I would be glad to share some songs if you like:)Myspace always blocks the link...Slow internet can suck hahaha We are just tapped into a wireless signal...Anyways,keep in touch:) ER!C
Hahah thanks;)We could not play it the regular tempo, too slow for us to 'feel" the song right. We are cradle nerds hahaha Maybe I will get that high someday hahaha Jessica (my wife) actually gets lower than me hahaha Check out our side project Irreverant Soul on our top friends. She does most vox on those tracks..... I am the high one;) Anyways, we have to practice for a gig in 4 days hahaha Last minute stuff. Hope you have a great day, will be cool to be label mates someday;)I love those necro riffs on "A Herald on Silver Wings",by the way...Keep kickin ass!!! ER!C/throne
Hailz again, I have to say that is amazing how you guys make music from networking. And have not met,wow!:)You totally sound like a band in the same room... I am thinking of doing a few collabs that way... Anyways, great job:)ER!C/throne
Hailz and thanks:)I Was just going to comment how much your music kicks ass:) I love your raw style:)I am still listening now and smoking a fat joint;)We are working with Misantrof, and they are helping us a bit with things. Cool people they are too:) Keep in touch,much respect, ER!C/throne
OPHIDIAN FOREST
is a Croatian/Dutch/US black metal collaboration between three individuals who create "chaotic Pagan black metal" by means of exchanging files over the net and by snail mail as they live thousands of miles away from each other. In fact, none have ever met each other in person, and without the current ease of global communication it's far less likely that this project would have been possible 10 years ago. 
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