HeavyHardMetalmania: SVARTSOT "Maledictus Eris" Release Dates

The Danish Folk Metal Masters Svartsot are ready to release there 3rd Album describing musically 14th century Denmark ravished by the plague!

Check out the teaser which includes the album artwork, new promo pics and .... of course some new tunes from one of Denmark's finest bands!

The "Maledictus Eris" will be out on:ESP/FIN/SWE: 27.07.2011
G/A/S, Benelux & ITA: 29.07.2011
Rest of EUROPE: 01.08.2011
USA/CAN 09.08.2011

The band was founded on the ruins of a band named Skoll. Svartsot means "black sickness" in older Danish. It is the name of a type of jaundice that causes a person's skin to turn black.

Stewart Lewis was forced to sit out touring activities in late 2008 due to his wife's ill health. Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen filled in for some shows, and Christopher Bowes of Alestorm made a few brief appearances when the bands were on tour together. Lewis eventually announced he was taking a break from Svartsot for the forseeable future.

Due to different views on the direction of the band, all active members except Cris Frederiksen quit the band in December 2008. Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen joined full time at this point, but Stewart Lewis is also still considered a band member despite his absence.

Country of origin: Denmark

Location: Randers

Status: Active

Year of creation: 2005

Genre: Folk Metal

Lyrical themes: Danish history and folklore

Current label: Napalm Records

Members

Cris Frederiksen Guitars (2005-present)

Stewart Lewis Whistles, Flutes, Bodhran (2005-present)

Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen Flutes, Whistles, Mandolin, Accordion (2008-present)

James Atkin Bass (2009-present)

Danni Jelsgaard Drums (2009-present)

See also: Blackhorned, Ravishing, ex-Indoctrination, ex-Fairytale Abuse, ex-Illnath, ex-Heidra (live)

Thor Bager Vocals (2009-present)

See also: Disintegrated

Legacy Lineup

Thor Bager - Vocals (2009-) (Disintegrated)

Cris J.S. Frederiksen - Lead Guitar (2005-)

James Atkin - Bass (2009-) ({\link Feverfew})

Stewart Lewis - Flutes, Whistles, Bodhran (2005-)

Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen - Flutes, Whistles, Mandolin, Accordion (2008-)

Danni Jelsgaard - Drums (2009-) (Ravishing, Blackhorned, Fairytale Abuse, Illnath, Heidra, Indoctrination)

Discography

SvundneTider

Type: Demo

Release date: 2006

Label: Self-released/independent

1. Jotunheimsfærden 03:56
2. Havets Plage 01:47
3. Valhal 03:26
4. Hævnen 03:44
12:53

Tvende Ravne
Type: Demo
Release date: January 20th, 2007
Label: Self-released/independent

1. Skønne Møer 04:12
2. Brages Bæger 03:06
3. Tvende Ravne 03:59
11:17

Ravnenes Saga

Type: Full-length

Release date: November 2nd, 2007
Label: Napalm Records

1. Gravøllet 04:36
2. Tvende Ravne 04:14
3. Nidvisen 04:35
4. Jotunheimsfærden 04:03
5. Bersærkergang 04:42
6. Hedens Døtre 04:13
7. Festen 03:14
8. Spillemandens Dåse 03:40
9. Skovens Kælling 03:03
10. Skønne Møer 04:21
11. Brages Bæger
12. Havets Plage 02:15
42:56

Mulmets Viser

Type: Full-length
Release date: March 24th, 2010
Label: Napalm Records

1. Æthelred 03:33
2. Lokkevisen 03:45
3. Havfruens Kvæd 04:06
4. Højen på glødende Pæle 03:59
5. På Odden af hans hedenske Sværd 05:08
6. Laster og Tarv 03:38
7. Den svarte Sot 06:17
8. Kromandens Datter 03:55
9. Grendel 02:52
10. Jagten 04:29
11. Lindisfarne 03:52
12. I Salens varme Glød 05:11
50:45

Maledictus Eris
Type: Full-length
Release date: July 29th, 2011
Label: Napalm Records

1. Staden...
2. Gud giv det varer ved!
3. Dødedansen
4. Farsoten kom
5. Holdt ned af en Tjørn
6. Den forgængelige Tro
7. Om jeg lever kveg
8. Kunsten at dø
9. Den nidske ud

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