With the release of “Murder in the Name of Satan” the foundations of BLODARV were firmly laid down in terms of sound and concept. Unafraid to mix classical, industrial and ambient elements into the essentially Black Metal music of BLODARV, Hugin demonstrated that he was prepared to use sometimes surprising features in order to create the sound that he wanted for the band, a sound that would be evocative of the visions that are given a voice through his poetic and lyrical creations.
The year 2000 saw the release of BLODARV’s “Mysteriis”, a work that took 1,700 hours over a period of eleven months of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears to produce, and for the first time Hugin produced lyrics in English, as well as his native Danish. Following on from “Mysteriis”, between 2000 and 2009 several BLODARV releases hit the streets, including 7” and LP formats and the multimedia “Linaria Amlech” .
It was during this period, 2002 to be precise, that Hugin took his one-man project and started to turn it into a fully fledged band. With Hugin on vocals and the addition of Huul (ex TAAGEFOLKET) on bass and Isaz (FEIKN, DENIAL OF GOD) on female vocals, and with a session guitarist and drummer, BLODARV became a live band. The session musicians were eventually replaced by permanent members Pest (ex EXCIDIUM & DARK INTENSIONS) on guitars and session member Ynleborgaz (ANGANTYR,VARDLOKKUR) on drums, and Satinae Ma was brought in to replace the departing Isaz, and the solid BLODARV live and studio line up of today was completed. A split release is anticipated for late 2010, and Hugin is currently working on new material for BLODARV’s next full-length release.
But facts alone can’t possibly describe what BLODARV is all about. BLODARV is the link between the known and the unknown. It is the physical incarnation of Hugin’s imagination. It is his deepest thoughts and emotions brought to life through his music, and through the poetry that becomes the band’s lyrics. Like the storytellers of old he leads the listener through a dark, evil, demonic world, peopled by lost souls, witches and demons. It is a journey that disturbs, and at the same time enriches, those who embark on it.
Genre(s)
Black Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Satanism, anti-Christianity, darkness, death
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Denmark (Aakirkeby/Bornholm) 1994 Self Mutilation Services Active
Current line-up
Hugin - Vocals, guitar (Essoupi, Skjold, Aranrùth, Sansager)
Satinae Ma - Female vocals
Huul - Bass (Tågefolket, Skjold)
Pest - Guitar (Sepulchral Cries)
Ynleborgaz - Session drums (Angantyr (Dnk), Holmgang, Tågefolket, Zahrim (Dnk), Vardlokkur)
Former/past member(s)
Gaur - Session guitar (Sansager)
Borr - Session drums
Isaz - Female vocals (Denial of God, Feikn, Opus Obscurium)
Additional notes
"Blod" means blood and "arv" meand legacy in danish.
Discography
Blodarv - Murder in the Name of Satan
Demo, Hugin Productions
1999
1. Intro - Disgusting Beauty 01:52
2. Sacrifices to the Devil 04:49
3. Thousand Wounds on My Body 03:32
4. Under Satans Vinger 05:08
5. Six Feet Below as She Wished for Death 05:07
6. This Universe Is Mine! 01:48
7. May All Your Dreams Be Filled with Fear 03:40
Total playing time 25:26
Blodarv - Mysteriis
Demo, Hugin Productions
2000
Also has a secret track "Kaldet Fra Fjeldet"
1. Forsejlet forevigt (Den jordfødte Kællings hævn) 04:59
2. Demonstormens Tid 04:47
3. Power of a Soul 03:46
4. Memories From a Long Forgotten Past 02:47
5. Sacrifices to the Devil (Vers II) 08:15
6. Den Røde Sten (Druknedøden) 05:37
7. Heksen (Nitiria Amlech) 08:16
8. Where the Beast Dwell (In the Dark Side of Your Mind) 05:39
Total playing time 44:06
Blodarv - Drightenlands / Mysteriis
Split, Bleed Records
2002
Baalberith (Aus)
1. Vigrid – Intro 02:15
2. Black Flames of the Grim Past 07:37
3. Wilder One 05:34
4. Bloodstained Snowfields 05:57
5. Germanian Heart 05:56
6. Schwert des Rhemblutes 06:14
Blodarv
7. Demonstormens tid 01:02
8. Power of a Soul 04:47
9. Memories of a Long Forgotten Past 03:47
10. Sacrifices to the Devil 02:47
11. Druknedoden 08:15
12. In the Dark Side of Your Mind 05:37
13. Kaldet fra fjeldet 05:39
Total playing time 01:05:36
Blodarv - Silva Nigra / Blodarv
Split, Ravenheart Production
2002
CD limited to 500 handnumbered copies.
Silva Nigra
1. Intro (Tisícileté Ozveny Podzemnich Zivlu) 03:22
2. Symbol Nenávisti 04:18
3. Zeme Nikoho 05:18
4. Zlatý Usvit 03:41
5. Zaniklá Ríse Prastarého Impéria 04:23
6. Outro (Skalní Hrozba) 01:22
Blodarv
7. Thousand Wounds on My Body 03:38
8. Power of a Soul 03:24
9. Under Satans Vinger Power of a Soul 06:07
10. Langt vaek fra Livet 07:47
11. Manditory Suicide (Slayer cover) 04:17
Total playing time 47:37
Blodarv - Beyond Life
EP, Hugin Productions
2002
Re-released in 2004 on 7"EP by Breath Of Pestilence.
1. Langt v�k fra Livet 07:37
2. The Death of Linaria 02:10
3. Beyond Life 04:57
Total playing time 14:44
Blodarv - Heksen
EP, Breath Of Pestilence
January 16th, 2003
7" EP limited to 333 hand-numbered copies.
1. Den Jordfødte Kællings Hævn 07:29
2. Heksen (Nitiria Amlech) 08:11
Total playing time 15:40
Blodarv - Soulcollector (The Thousand Years Tale)
Full-length, Northern Silence
September 27th, 2004
Recorded in July/2003.
Chapter of the soulcollector: Tracks 1-5
Chapter of the thousand years tale: Tracks 6-11.
1. Soulcollector 04:38
2. Sealed in Black with Silver Stars 04:14
3. Beyond Life 04:56
4. Those Who Speak in Minds 06:11
5. Night Terror 03:24
6. Kaldet fra Fjeldet 02:23
7. Den Røde Sten 05:33
8. Forseglet Forevig 05:05
9. Nitiria Amlech 08:11
10. Langt vak fra Livet 07:45
11. Empty Fucking Life 03:24
Total playing time 55:01
Blodarv - Linaria Amlech
EP, Northern Silence Productions
March 23rd, 2006
This release is Hugin's farewell to Linaria Amlech who killed herself in January 2002. It must not be mistaken as new Blodarv release, however. It is a collection of material surrounding the person Linaria Amlech - songs written about her, photos, paintings and videos of Linaria, her letters and more. The first three tracks are the songs from the "Beyond Life" ep, for the first time on cd. Track 4 is a cover of a King Diamond song from his "The Spider's Lullabye" album. Track 5 is taken from "Murder In The Name Of Satan" Demo 1999 and track 6 is taken from "Mysteriis" Demo 2001. The video of Linaria has never been released before and will not be available anywhere else. Both versions are limited and will never be repressed. When they are sold the story of Linaria ends, at least for us. Farewell Linaria, may your soul never rest...
Available as normal version in jewel case (ltd. 1000) and as special edition in digipack, ltd to 100 hand numbered copies!
The special edition is only available from Northern Silence.
+ Videos:
1. "The Story Of Linaria Amlech" (previously unreleased video clips, photos and words)
2. "Those Who Speaks In Minds" (live recording of a rehearsal gig from 2002)
+ 12 page full colour booklet with lyrics handwritten by Hugin and rare pics & letters of Linaria.
1. Langt Væk Fra Livet 07:47
2. Death Of Linaria 02:13
3. Beyond Life 05:03
4. Black Hill Sanitarium (King Diamond cover) 04:34
5. Disgusting Beauty 01:57
6. Demonstormens Tid 04:47
Total playing time 26:23
Blodarv - Civitas Diaboli
EP, Self Mutilation Services
July 9th, 2009
Released as regular version (limited to 1000 copies) and die-hard version (limited to 100 copies).
1. Civitas Diaboli 04:55
2. Until Nightfall 05:18
3. Blood Red Rocks 03:50
4. Natteskarn 04:38
5. Winter Of Alice 06:48
6. Call Of The Frost 05:42
Total playing time 35:00
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Reverbnation
MERCH FROM THE OFFICIAL BLODARV SHOP
BAND- Manager:patriciathomas@btinternet.com
Booking Agent:OUTSIDE DENMARK: patriciathomas@btinternet.com INSIDE DENMARK : ria@dedicatedbooking.dk
PRESS : patriciathomas@btinternet.com
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