Naglfar (S)
Sweden 's NAGLFAR deliver Pariah, an apocalyptic demon imprecated from hell's lowest levels. Named after the ship that will carry giants to their death at Ragnarök (the world's last battle), Naglfar have proven their fortitude, remaining black metal's standard bearer. Conjuring earth-shattering albums since inception, 1995's debut Vittra ranked amongst Rock Hard Magazine's best all-time metal albums. The infernal sophomore release, Diabolical (featuring classics “The Brimstone Gate” and “Horncrowned Majesty”), was a harsher album with a dark, melodic emphasis that endures as 1998's most ferocious release. Naglfar then toured Europe extensively with Amon Amarth, Deicide, Six Feet Under, Soilwork and Darkane. Peerless the band struck with the long-awaited titanic third masterwork, Sheol , packed with the band's best songs to date. Naglfar then brought their devastating live performance to Milwaukee 's MetalFest, toured Japan with Nile , and captivated European audiences at several summer festivals. Premiering new material from Pariah the band toured Europe with Finntroll and Amoral throughout April - May 2005. Summer 2005 will see Naglfar play Germany 's prestigious Wacken-Open-Air and Finland 's Tuska Fest.
Naglfar 's Pariah is a monster that will break humankind of earthbound concerns. Abysmally wicked, it is a flawless work of iniquitous hell-spawned art. Raging guitar riffs, bludgeoning drums, and fiendish vocals combine with haunting melodies to capture eternity's evil winds. Casting Naglfar off for uncharted sinister shores, founding member and bassist Kristoffer Olivius has assumed vocal duties for Jens Rydén, who left for job-related reasons. Returning to Ballerina Studios ( Sheol , Diabolical ) in hometown Umeå , Sweden to record the soundtrack to the apocalypse, Naglfar have delivered black metal's Necronomicon. Providing impious artwork Ralph Manfreda (Pungent Stench, Belphegor) turns aural assault into visual onslaught. With their early works' brutality, and Sheol 's musical maturity, Naglfar have opened Hell's portals allowing true fury to walk amongst us: welcome Pariah .
Naglfar 's Pariah is a monster that will break humankind of earthbound concerns. Abysmally wicked, it is a flawless work of iniquitous hell-spawned art. Raging guitar riffs, bludgeoning drums, and fiendish vocals combine with haunting melodies to capture eternity's evil winds. Casting Naglfar off for uncharted sinister shores, founding member and bassist Kristoffer Olivius has assumed vocal duties for Jens Rydén, who left for job-related reasons. Returning to Ballerina Studios ( Sheol , Diabolical ) in hometown Umeå , Sweden to record the soundtrack to the apocalypse, Naglfar have delivered black metal's Necronomicon. Providing impious artwork Ralph Manfreda (Pungent Stench, Belphegor) turns aural assault into visual onslaught. With their early works' brutality, and Sheol 's musical maturity, Naglfar have opened Hell's portals allowing true fury to walk amongst us: welcome Pariah .