BALFOR - Signs With Pulverised Records!
Black Metal / Death Metal / Metal
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Pulverised Records is proud to welcome Ukranian black metallers BALFOR to their illustrious roster. Self-described as as "barbaric black metal" that explores themes from their country's warrior past, the band's recently completed debut full-length, Barbaric Blood, is slated for release in early 2010.
Comments Pulverised A&R manager Calvin Chiang: “BALFOR are one of those bands that has pretty much the whole package: Top-class musicianship and excellent songwriting prowess that perfectly describes their brand of darkened black metal. It is our pleasure to be working with BALFOR on their debut album. Expect nothing less than killer headbanging riffs blending together with the atmospheric feel that is ever so essential in black metal.”
Added vocalist/guitarist Thorgeir: "We are really excited to be working with a label with the reputation and experience of Pulverised Records for the release of our first full-length album and we are very much looking forward to our collaboration. As a band, BALFOR always gives 101% of itself in terms of commitment and this is what we will bring to Pulverised."
In related news, BALFOR recently recruited second guitar player Agnarr to their ranks. In an official press statement issued by the band: “Agnarr is a highly trained and skilled guitarist, with a real instinct for music, so he got the feel of what we wanted straight away. When we were recording material for our new album, we realized that the fuller sound we had developed was going to need an additional guitarist in order for us to be able to reproduce it live. It also takes some of the pressure off me on stage. Singing and playing at the same time is one thing, but when you want to give the audience a less static show, and communicate with them at the same time, it doesn’t always work too well, so a second guitarist is the perfect solution for us.”
Two new tracks -- “Behold My Hate” and “The Perfect Fire” -- from the upcoming debut album, are currently streaming on the band's official MySpace Page:
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BALFOR was formed in November 1997 in a small town in eastern Ukraine, as a side project of Thorgeir - vocal/bass/guitar, and guitarist Svart, to play fast, but melodic, Black Metal. The band released their first album “Volki Severa” in 2001, and, following a number of personnel changes, and encouraged by the positive reviews the LP received, Thorgeir decided to concentrate all his energies on BALFOR and develop the band further. Berowar came in on bass and Erland on drums in November 2005 and the three formed the core of what BALFOR was to become.
Defining their music as “Barbaric Black Metal” in tribute to the history of their homeland, BALFOR released their four-track promo “Pure Barbaric” for free download via a net label in 2006; a move that proved to be extremely successful in terms of raising the band’s profile and garnering a substantial following throughout the world. BALFOR’s fan base, and reputation, were further increased by various live and festival appearances.
BALFOR today? With the release of the new album “Barbaric Blood”, it is obvious that founder Thorgeir has developed into a charismatic front man who is able to switch from aggressive black, to soaring melodic clean vocals with consummate ease, whilst BALFOR’s effortless ability to cross the melodic/black/death/extreme metal genres draws to them a diverse range of fans. “Barbaric Blood” is definitely one of the defining moments in BALFOR’s career.
Thorgeir - Vocals/Guitars
Agnarr - Lead guitars
Berowar - Bass guitar
Erland - Drums
 | PURE BARBARIC PROMO 2006 Nailed Skull Records 1. Shadow Of My Raven Wings 5:57 2. Light’s Demise 5:57 3. In A Thunder Of Ancient Glory 6:38 4. Pure Barbaric 4:20 |
Recorded at Beasts Studio, Ukraine, May 2006
Engineered by Boris & Sweir
Mixed at Beasts Studio, Ukraine by Boris, May 2006
Produced by Balfor and Boris
Mastered at Beasts Studio by Sweir and Thorgeir Berserk, November 2006
Cover design by Viterzgir in co-operation with Thorgeir Berserk
Horde logo by Saurg
Thorgeir Berserk – Vocals & Guitar
Berowar – Bass-guitar
Erland – Drums
All music and arrangements by Balfor
All lyrics by Erland & Thorgeir Berserk
 | VOLKI SEVERA (Re-Mastered) Eclipse of Live Promulgation 2005 1. Smert’ Lodbroka 7:44 2. Ragnarok 5:37 3. Otec Pobed 6:05 4. Biva Pri Klontarfe 4:33 5. Yarost’ Nomannov 6:33 6. Proricanie Velvi 6:19 |
Recorded at Storm Waves Studio, Ukraine, November 2001 – February 2002
Engineered by Sergey Vavilov & Thorgeir Berserk
Mixed at Storm Waves Studio, Ukraine by Sergey Vavilov & Thorgeir Berserk, March 2002
Produced by Thorgeir Berserk & Svart
Re-mastered by Thorgeir Berserk, August 2005
Front cover design by Thorgeir Berserk
Logo by Thorgeir Berserk
Thorgeir Berserk – Vocals & Bass, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
Svart – Main-guitars
Ragnwild – Guitars
Session musicians: Alex Silver – Drums
Anna – Female voice, Keyboards
All music and arrangements by Balfor
All lyrics by Sergey “Snorri” Podkuiko in co-operation with Thorgeir Berserk, accept “Proricanie Velvi” taken from “Old Edda”
| VOLKI SEVERA Thunderclaps Records 2002 1. Smert’ Lodbroka 7:44 2. Ragnarok 5:37 3. Otec Pobed 6:05 4. Biva Pri Klontarfe 4:33 5. Yarost’ Nomannov 6:33 6. Proricanie Velvi 6:19 |
Recorded at Storm Waves Studio, Ukraine, November 2001 – February 2002
Engineered by Sergey Vavilov & Thorgeir Berserk
Mixed at Storm Waves Studio, Ukraine by Sergey Vavilov & Thorgeir Berserk, March 2002
Front cover design by Thorgeir Berserk
Logo by Thorgeir Berserk
Thorgeir Berserk – Vocals & Bass, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
Svart – Main-guitars
Ragnwild – Guitars
Session musicians: Alex Silver – Drums
Anna – Female voice, Keyboards
All music and arrangements by Balfor
All lyrics by Sergey “Snorri” Podkuiko in co-operation with Thorgeir Berserk, accept “Proricanie Velvi” taken from “Old Edda”DREVNOST’, GORDOST’, PROKLYATIE
DEMO 1998
1. Bitva Pri Klontarfe
2. Ludi Sval’be Fiorda
3. Grom
4. Fenris (ENSLAVED’s cover)
Credits:
Recorded in December 1998
Thorgeir Berserk – Vocals & Bass
Svart – Guitars & Vocals
Hvedrung – Guitars
Holmgang – Drums
All music and arrangements by Balfor
All lyrics by Sergey “Snorri” Podkuiko in co-operation with Thorgeir Berserk
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