Slagmaur is a Norwegian black metal band from Brekstad and Trondheim, formed in 1997 and originally named Norske Synder.
Slagmaur | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brekstad and Trondheim, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Osmose Productions[1] |
History
editSlagmaur was formed in 1997 under the name Norske Synder ("Norwegian Sins" in Norwegian) before changing name in 2006. An official band statement claimed them to be "the darkest and scariest black metal band to ever set foot on planet earth".[2] The band is quite secretive and little is known about the band members, although it is known that Mehimoloth from Celestial Bloodshed was a member of the band until his death in 2009. They have described their sound as "twisted and sinister Black Metal, multi layered and complex".[3] The band have also attracted interest for their conceptualized, unusual imagery and live shows which display a theatrical horror aesthetic and bizarre live antics. Their set at the 2017 edition of the Inferno festival, which quickly generated controversy, featured staged executions by hanging as well as a model/stuntman tied to an upside-down cross which was set on fire at the end of the show, while band members "prowled around the stage, looking genuinely psychotic and to be gaining pleasure from the on-stage executions".[4] The concert reportedly induced strong discomfort among the audience[5][6] and has been described as "one of the most extreme live acts ever performed",[7] with renowned heavy metal magazine Metal Hammer reporting "It's not easy to shock in black metal today, but Slagmaur did it".[8][9]
Personnel
editCurrent line up
edit- Lt. Wardr – Drums and keyboards (2006–present)
- General Gribbsphiiser - Vocals (lead & choirs), Guitars, Bass, Drums, Piano, Synths, Cello, Music, Lyrics (2006–present)
- Aatselgribb - Vocals (lead), Bass, Piano (2006–present)
- Dr. Von Hellreich - Vocals (lead) (2016–present)
Past members
editMehimoloth (Steingrim Torson) - Vocals (2007-2009)
Live/session members
editMr. Unt Zilla - Bass, Guitars, Programming (2006–present)
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ "Slagmaur Signs To Osmose Productions". metalunderground.com. 5 January 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/pg/slagmaurofficial/about/?ref=page_internal [user-generated source]
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/pg/slagmaurofficial/about/?ref=page_internal [user-generated source]
- ^ "The Inferno Metal Festival 2017 – Saturday with Belphegor, Primordial, Abbath and Slagmaur". 16 April 2017.
- ^ "The Inferno Metal Festival 2017 – Saturday with Belphegor, Primordial, Abbath and Slagmaur". 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Inferno Festival – Oslo, Norway 12-15th April 2017 Day 4 ⋆ Ave Noctum". 26 April 2017.
- ^ Rockefeller; Dee, John (14 April 2017). "Inferno Festival 2017 - Day three #2". Eternal Terror. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "SLAGMAUR on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Inferno 2017 – Lørdag". 23 April 2017.
- ^ "SLAGMAUR's Original 'Domfeldt' Demo To Be Re-Released In Digipack Format". Blabbermouth.net. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Slagmaur Release New Album, "Skrekk Lich Kunstler"". metalunderground.com. 25 November 2007. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "SLAGMAUR's 'Von Rov Shelter' To Be Released On OSMOSE". Blabbermouth.net. 22 February 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Slagmaur - Thill Smitts Terror". metal-temple.com. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2019.