Ratïng: 8/10 Release: 15 November 2023 Label: Independent The fifth chapter of the Swedish dirty swamp was released right before the end of 2023 by the speakers of the haunted, scary house of Bergsvriden. Musically, it configures as a pleasant surprise to black metal fans of all lands, while a … Continue reading →
Rating: 7/10 Release: 31 May 2022 Label: Northern Fog Records Hello fellow trolls! Today we give a listen to Bergsvriden, this troll-ish two-piece black / folk metal band hailing from Sweden fourth release, “Gastkramad”, which loosely translates to “Touched by a spirit of the dead” in the Scandinavian folklore. The band … Continue reading →
There is no band out there that gets as down and dirty as Sweden’s Bergsvriden. Need proof? Check out their latest album “Skogens Trolska Fasa” for a little taste of the insanity and darkness they create about as good as anyone out there. Multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Trollmania jumped on these questions for us regarding the new album, the history of the band, the writing process and a few other tidbits…. check it out……
Continue reading →Rating: 9/10 Release: 20 December 2019 Label: Independent There is always one album every year that drops in too late for my end of the year lists that should be on it. Thanks Bergsvriden…. this year it is your turn and I will once again probably break the rules and … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 23 March 2017 Label: Independent It’s been two years since Sweden’s Bergsvriden released their debut album ‘I Vitterhetens Becksvarta Gömmen’ and I’ve been hooked ever since. Pretty impressive given it was only seven songs, one being a cover. Couple that with being only a three piece you … Continue reading →
Rating: 8,5/10 Release: 14 February 2015 Label: Independent There is one thing I know for a fact, I will never get sick of hearing another new swampy folk metal album. In the last few weeks I got to review the latest releases from Abracadabra, Vorgrum and Rogatiy Koloko….all excellent releases. … Continue reading →
