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Borknagar
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Bergen, Norway (1995 – present)
Borknagar is a band from Bergen, Norway founded in 1995 by Øystein Garnes Brun. The band began as a black/viking metal band and quickly adopted a more progressive metal style after their first album.
As such, the band’s most known style would be that of progressive black metal, with most of their albums taking from this style. Borknagar’s lyrics often deal with philosophy, paganism, nature, and the cosmos. Øystein Brun stated once that the name was inspired by a Scottish legend about a man who climbed Lochnagar, a mountain in Scotland.
Borknagar rose out of the ashes of the Norwegian death metal band Molested when then-member Øystein G. Brun became tired of the brutal aspects of the band’s music. Øystein formed Borknagar to explore a more melodic outlet of expression; he wrote all of the music and lyrics and gathered together an all-star group of black metal musicians to play in his band. Well-known musicians of the black metal scene (such as Infernus of Gorgoroth, Grim of Immortal and Gorgoroth, Ivar Bjørnson from Enslaved, Garm of Ulver, Head Control System, and ex-Arcturus) joined the project, bringing immediate attention to Borknagar. The band never even recorded a demo – they simply asked for a record contract on Malicious Records and were granted their request. Borknagar’s majestic, melodic sound was instantly liked by many and received positive press attention.
As such, the band’s most known style would be that of progressive black metal, with most of their albums taking from this style. Borknagar’s lyrics often deal with philosophy, paganism, nature, and the cosmos. Øystein Brun stated once that the name was inspired by a Scottish legend about a man who climbed Lochnagar, a mountain in Scotland.
Borknagar rose out of the ashes of the Norwegian death metal band Molested when then-member Øystein G. Brun became tired of the brutal aspects of the band’s music. Øystein formed Borknagar to explore a more melodic outlet of expression; he wrote all of the music and lyrics and gathered together an all-star group of black metal musicians to play in his band. Well-known musicians of the black metal scene (such as Infernus of Gorgoroth, Grim of Immortal and Gorgoroth, Ivar Bjørnson from Enslaved, Garm of Ulver, Head Control System, and ex-Arcturus) joined the project, bringing immediate attention to Borknagar. The band never even recorded a demo – they simply asked for a record contract on Malicious Records and were granted their request. Borknagar’s majestic, melodic sound was instantly liked by many and received positive press attention.
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KV626 wrote:
Cover art for Universal looks fucking sick.
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darkofnight wrote:
Hardcore.
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VinterDemon wrote:
@Manifestor So tough. Maybe need more photoshop skills?
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Grafmeester wrote:
right Manifestor, just like you outta know you wouldn't have such a big mouth yourself face-to-face, for you'd know anybody would teach you a lesson. grow up and find another hobby.
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Antares_27 wrote:
Holy crap hilarious
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Ishora wrote:
internet toughboy below
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Manifestor wrote:
haha, the jackyl, funny thing about nerdy american kids like you is, if we met face to face you wouldnt dare insulting me nor speaking to me at all... bcs you knew otherwise id simply break your face. now go back sucking your thumb, baby
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LadyElvina wrote:
i don't think it's stupid that people can dislike the band because they dislike the sound of the vocalist's voice. And i can imagine that people can hate mr.V's voice, as well as Vortex's voice. They are both very original and special each in their own way. I just feel sorry for those people because they don't know what they're missing! :p Vortex is singing on one song called "My Domain" on the new album. And it was delayed because of some changes within their record company Indie Distribution.
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MoogleRancha wrote:
Fucking Christ, Origin is awesome
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thejackyl wrote:
"i weep for that" fag
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metalegghead wrote:
They didn't lose that atmosphere, they moved on to something else. Vintersorg joined Borknagar nearly 9 years ago.
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Manifestor wrote:
update: thanks to ladyelvina you can all hear what i mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2dxa-jXAeQ no one can actually say that this song hasnt a total different sounds just bcs of the voice AND IMHO no one can actually like this performance if he has seen the same song performed by vortex.
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Manifestor wrote:
i think it is possible, that a band can suck solely bcs of the vocalist. vintersorg has a very special voice that suits perfectly with hisown project, especially on till fjälls. but any project he does, he gives his own note BCS of his voice so that in the end of the day they all sound pretty much the same. imho that is. borknagar has lost this great atmosphere they got in the first place. i weep for that and i indeed blame it on vintersorg. i will not listen to them anymore as long as they keep him as the vocalist. and: this may be as stupid as you may think it is, i dont care.
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Schander wrote:
Dorknagar, Orknagar, Borknigger. So, now that we got that out of the way... what's keeping the new album?
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JaNoKeys wrote:
I like the old and the new borknagar, with Garm, Vortex and Vintersorg \m/
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FROZENDIRT wrote:
More like Dorknagar
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Blackdragon5151 wrote:
yeah well, all i know is that Colossus is amazing :P
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Winter_Dave wrote:
"Vortex sings better than mr.V, i'm glad he's at least doing some guest vocals. " whwre he is adding guest vocals? on upcoming release...?
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LadyElvina wrote:
"Personally I love Vintersorg, and I don't understand how people can dislike his voice." x2. But i love them both and i dream of ever hearing them sing together either on the album or live! To be honest, i think Vortex suits better for Borky, mr.V already has a dozen other awesome projects! I'm definitely not saying he should leave Bork, i suppose it's also the only chance to see/hear him sing live now... Anyway, Vortex or mr.V, Borky is fantastic! ♥
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Antares_27 wrote:
If it makes any of you feel better, Vortex is at least adding some guest vocals. Personally I love Vintersorg, and I don't understand how people can dislike his voice. Regardless! I'm very excited for Universal. Been waiting a long time for this one.
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