Just a quick note to let you all know that Naglfar is currently working on the followup to "Harvest". In a not too distant future, the recordings will begin and further information will then be released.

For now http://www.myspace.com/naglfar is the ONLY source of official information.

The ancient legends of the North prophesize, that the dark enemies of
the world will attack the gods at the fiery end of days on the ship
NAGLFAR.



In Umeå in the far north of Sweden where the bitter cold nights of
winter arrive much earlier and linger longer than even in cool
Stockholm the two friends Kristoffer W. Olivius (bass) and Jens Rydén
(vocals) start to lay down the keel of the band Uninterred in 1992.



Their first crew consists of the two guitarists Morgan Hansson and
Fredrik Degerström as well as Nocturnal Rites' drummer Ulf Andersson
for a short period of time. When this dragonship of black metal
meanwhile rechristened to NAGLFAR launches its first demo "Stellae
Trajectio" it is propelled by a drum-computer and Andreas Nilsson
replaces Fredrik as string-oarsman.



With their new stroke Mattias Holmgren on board and a first
recorddeal in their hands NAGLFAR immediately enter the leading factory
of hard Swedish sounds at this time: Peter Tägtgren's Abyss Studio.
Their debut "Vittra" slides into the metal-waters with a big splash in
the year 1995. NAGLFAR successfully combine the raging speed of Swedish
black metal and brutal force with nearly dreamlike, melancholic moments
as well as intricate guitar-work to the point to which Jens added his
characteristically raw voice. Multilayered songs like "The Eclipse Of
Infernal Storms" or "Emerging From Her Weepings" develop quickly into
classics and "Vittra" receives plenty of enthusiastic criticism dubbing
the album a pitch black milestone.
Many regard NAGLFAR even as the only direct contender to the throne
held by the genre-giant Dissection.



While this Ship of Hell quickly gathers speed running under full
sails right from the start it suddenly hits an unexpected lull when Mr.
Holmgren vacates his drum-chair. It takes NAGLFAR some time before they
finally enlist Mattias Grahn as a permanent Master of Beats to their
ranks, which causes a delay of three years before they go on to release
the successor "Diabolical".
In the wake of NAGLFAR's glorious debut expectations run naturally
high, but instead of simply repeating their winning formula the band
opts for a small yet decisive change of course: "Diabolical" emphasises
edgy death metal parts and reduces in darkness. All those who were
looking forward to a "Vittra 2" are left with slight disappointment,
but smashing songs like "Blades" or "Horncrowned Majesty" still count
as live favourites among the fans and "Diabolical" remains an album far
above average to this day.
Despite all their qualities NAGFLAR gather no momentum after the
realease of "Diabolical". A tour as co-headliner for Deicide, several
appearances at festivals and some contributions to samplers do not much
to advance the band, but prove the Swedes' extraordinary class.



In 2000 guitarist disembarks, but Kristoffer soon manages to convince
his Bewitched-colleague Marcus "Vargher" Norman to join the black crew.
This turns out to be a wise decision as Marcus catches out like a fresh
wind in the sails.



A deal with New Haven Records offers the needed base for a first
sign of live after NAGLFAR's long break: The EP "Ex Inferis" (2002),
which contains a brandnew killer-song "Of Gorgons Spawned Through
Witchcraft " and a cover-version of the Massacre classic "Dawn Of
Eternity". NAGLFAR are back and finally they raise a much blacker flag
again. "Ex Inferis" is a perfect preview for the coming masterpiece
"Sheol", unleashed in spring 2003. NAGLFAR manage to live up to the
hopes they raised. Thrashing orgies of destruction with a nice portion
of black hardness and quite the right pinch of catchy riffing thrill
even their early fans, which still cling to darker sounds. "Sheol" puts
an exclamation mark behind the Swedes' career again, who are busy
confirming their new found status by topping the bills of several
festivals - even headlining Party-San for a celebrated show. Just as
NAGLFAR happily sail under a sunny sky, the dark clouds of storm gather
again.



Founding member Jens Rydén has to move to Stockholm for educational
reasons and thus honourably resigns from his band. The demise of their
charismatic singer leaves a huge gap of course, but this time NAGLFAR
act without hesitation. Bass-player Kristoffer W. Olivius takes over
the vacant position for fierce croaking, his outstanding qualification
for the job already proven on the microphone for Swedish black metal
extremists Setherial. With a new helmsman at the ruder, NAGLFAR return
to studio in early 2005 to record their fourth album "Pariah".



"Pariah" turns out to be a massive surprise, because their first
album on Century Media Records manages far more than even "Sheol" to
recapture the spirit of their big hit "Vittra". Remorselessly driven by
Mattias Grahn's merciless drum-barrage "Pariah" delivers a thundering
steel-inferno of razorblade-riffs. Arching melodies create sound-scapes
of icy frost and those wizards of the strings Andreas Nilsson and
Marcus V. Norman unite their dark abilities to shape harsh harmonies
that are telling of evil epics. To the dark voice of the guitars Mr.
Olivius adds his own raucous chords, spewing forth hateful lyrics into
the world. NAGFLAR are back to the realm of black metal beyond any
doubt to reclaim the Swedish crown. Without renouncing their technical
abilities grown in eleven years, NAGLFAR concentrate on their
strengths: Out of rough and deeply black musical force grow exalted
melodies filled with cold beauty. The mentioning of a breeze of Dimmu
Borgir's monumental richness or a trace of Emperor's cool elegance
sometimes shining through the unmistaken sound of NAGLFAR should be
understood as an honorary comparison.



The Swedes always remain true to themselves, simply refining their own
characteristic style and at times reaching the same conclusions as
their Norwegian colleagues. "Pariah" manages the rare feat of building
a bridge between the hard core of the black fraction and their love of
extreme sounds and a much broader audience, which is appealed by catchy
melodies and a crispy clear production. NAGLFAR have just introduced
"Pariah" live on tour with Finntroll and will do this as well on the
already confirmed Wacken Open Air: A guaranteed success!