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Svartsot
Folk / Metal

"SVARTSOT"

Randers,
Denmark

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   Svartsot: General Info
Member Since1/9/2006
Band Websitesvartsot.dk
Band MembersClaus B. Gnudtzmann - Vocals

Cris J.S. Frederiksen - Lead Guitar

Michael L Andersen - Guitar

Stewart Lewis - Whistles and bodhran

Niels Thøgersen - Drums

Martin Kielland-Brandt - Bass
Sounds LikeSVARTSOT
Record LabelNapalm Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Von Hatten Randers, Midtjylland
Oct 8 2008 8:00P
The Rock Copenhagen
Oct 9 2008 8:00P
Markthalle Hamburg
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Romein Leeuwarden
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Helvete Metal Club Oberhausen
Oct 12 2008 8:00P
Biebob Vosselaar
Oct 14 2008 8:00P
Z7 Pratteln
Oct 15 2008 8:00P
Musicdrome Milan
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
Backstage München
Oct 17 2008 8:00P
Szene Wien Wien
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
X-Point Halle Passau
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
Masters of Rock Café Zlin
Oct 20 2008 8:00P
Ship A38 Budapest
Oct 21 2008 8:00P
Arge Salzburg
Oct 22 2008 8:00P
Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
Batschkapp Frankfurt
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
Eisenbahnhalle Losheim
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Stadthalle Lichtenfells
Oct 26 2008 8:00P
Luxorlive Arnhem
Nov 15 2008 8:00P
Amager Bio - DMeA Copenhagen, Sjælland

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   About Svartsot



DANISH FOLK METAL

Few countries can boast as long and eventful a history and as rich and colourful a folklore as Denmark. At no point in time were these two aspects as inseparable as during the two hundred years or so following Denmark’s official conversion to the Christian faith under King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormssøn. The old gods and other personifications of the natural elements were demonized by the church and, as if in rebellion against the new religion, became more and more present in the minds of the people.

 This blend of the supernatural and the historic with no definable border between the two was the foundation for many folk ballads. The Folk Metal sextet Svartsot takes this essence to its heart and thereby continues the long tradition, adding tales of beer, battles and women to the brew. 

Originally formed as a standard Metal five-piece in early 2005, Svartsot’s intent was to merge thundering Metal with the more melodic Nordic Folk music, making use of growled vocals in their mother tongue. This combination proved so productive that Svartsot could already play their debut concert at Copenhagen’s The Rock a few months after the bands inception. However, the band felt that they were missing certain Folk elements, and a line-up change ensued, including the addition of a whistler/bodhran player.

 Following a period of intense work in the rehearsal room, Svartsot was ready to perform on stage again by late 2005, and around this time the first of Svartsot’s two demos (Svundne Tider) was recorded. During the succeeding year or so, Svartsot were again active, playing gigs with some of the larger names of the Danish Metal scene, such as Volbeat, Illdisposed and Mercenary. They also won first place in the Danish Metal Grand Prix 2006, a national competition for underground Metal bands. Svartsot’s live performances are noted for the bands ability to set the perfect scene, utilising Viking-style clothing and weapons on stage to underline the musical and lyrical content.  

During the same year, the second demo (Tvende Ravne) was recorded by Jacob Bredahl of Hatesphere at his studio, Smart n’ Hard. It was also in this year that Svartsot tracks from both demos were featured on various radio programmes, amongst others a BBC radio Folk music programme in England and Danmarks Radio’s popular music station P3. One song was even included on Terrorizer magazine’s Fear Candy Unsigned Edition 2006.

 2007 saw the band undergoing another line-up change before signing to Austrian label Napalm Records.  Svartsot entered the studio once again to record their debut album, Ravnenes Saga, this time with Jacob Hansen at the helm. Mastered at Tailormaid, Sweden, by Peter In de Betou, this album features powerful Metal riffs replete with guitar harmonies, raucous choruses and fast and furious Folk melodies interspersed with acoustic instrumentation.

 The title means “Saga of the Ravens”, suggesting Odin’s two ravens, Hugin and Munin (Thought and Memory). These two ravens would fly out over the world each day to return every evening and tell what they had seen. This theme fits the collection of songs on this album, telling tales of feats of courage and battles, feasts, creatures from the murky realms of folklore and womanizing. This is a pure Folk Metal album with Viking spirit.






 

RELEASES


Album: Ravnenes Saga
Release: 2nd November.2007
Label: Napalm Records

REVIEWS


RockHard (November) - 7/10

Terrorizer 164 - 7,5/10

Metalized 53 (Denmark) - 9/10

Aardschok - 76/100

Rock Tribune (Belgium) - 79/100

HEAVY (Germany) - 8/12

Orkus (Germany) - 9/10

Spark (November) (CZ) - 4/6

Powerplay (November) - 7/10

CloseUp (Sweden) - 7/10

Legacy 51 (Germany) - 11/15

Rock Hard (France) - 6/10

Keys & Cords - 4,5/6 

Pavillion 666 - 9/10

Stormbringer - 4/5

Hardsounds - 7/10

Metalglory (Germany) - 9/10

Music In Belgium - 4/5

Musiczine (Cd of the week)

Heavy Hardes - 6/6

Auxportesdumetal - 17/20

Danish Metal - 5/6

The Streets - 7/10

Enslaved By Metal - 70/100

Metal-Revolution - 89/100

Gryphon Metal - 9,6/10

Heavy-Metal  - 8/10

Lords of Metal (Holland) - 90/100

RockLine (Italy) - 71/100

Noise (Finland) - 4/5

Metal-Nose (Holland) - 9,5/10


Demo: Tvende Ravne
Release: January 2007
 


Demo: Svundne Tider
Release: 2006



 

HAVETS PLAGE VIDEO FROM THE DEMO
SVUNDNE TIDER

 

Made from liveshows video and footage 2006
 


 

Tvende Ravne live from WMOR 2007 - Zlin

 

Bersærkergang live from WMOR 2007 - Zlin
 


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INTERNATIONAL BOOKING

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E-mail: Thomas@listenup-management.com
Web: http://www.listenup-management.com


DANISH BOOKING

Soren Hvidt [Target Booking]
Target Distribution ApS
Godthaabsvej 26 B, 2.
DK - 2000 Frederiksberg
Phone: +45 3314 1406
www.targetdistribution.dk

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Jul 20 2008 11:13 AM

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Jul 20 2008 8:28 AM

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Jul 20 2008 8:24 AM

Thankks For The Add
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Jul 20 2008 8:16 AM

Thx guys. Greets from Hanover/Germany!

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Jul 20 2008 7:21 AM

Hey guys ! Thx for adding me and for your comment ! Good music !!

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Jul 20 2008 6:22 AM

Thank you for the add! Very great, great, great songs!!!!
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Jul 20 2008 5:54 AM

Brilliant Music!
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Jul 20 2008 5:24 AM

Thank you for the add!!great songs!!
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Jul 19 2008 3:53 AM

Hi Guys! How are you? Wish a great Weekend and let the Beer flow!!
Cheers!!!
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Jul 17 2008 5:10 PM

Gracias por aceptarme, me late un buen su musica y espero verlos pron to aqui en Mexico, saludos y cuidense.
JOE ROWLAND





Jul 16 2008 6:40 AM

hey when are you guys gonna have a 2008 album? Just wondering? Will their be a new one this year?
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Jul 16 2008 4:52 AM


Horns up from Italy!,,!

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Jul 15 2008 3:47 PM

La gloria de su amor a nuestros ancestros es construida sobre el dolor de nuestras personas Y su gloria es pintada rojo de nuestra
sangre noble que usted Suelta.

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Gloria a nuestros Ancestros! Gloria a nuestros Héroes! Gloria a Nuestro Pueblo! Gloria a todo aquello que vive dentro nuestro y que el tiempo no ha conseguido apagar.

gracias amigos de svartsot por aceptarnos en su lista de contactos full apoyo desde la tierra del sol amado zulia - venezuela.
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Jul 15 2008 12:52 PM

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