Nidhoggr/Ragnarok/Lake Of Fire Productions/2016 Full Length Review

  Nidhoggr  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2016  album  "Ragnarok"  which  was  released  by  Lake  Of  Fire  Productions.

  A  very  heavy  and  ld  school  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  soem  grim   black  metal  screams  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  that  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  as  well  as  a  small  amount  of  melodic  guitar  leads  and  the  music  is  rooted  in  the  80's  second  wave  style.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  hear  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  all  of  the  musical instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them and  some  songs  also  bring  in  a  small  amount  of  nature  sounds  and  viking  battles  while  the  riffs  also  start  going  more  melodic  on  later  tracks  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  songs  also  always  stick  to  a  very  heavy  musical  sound.

  Nidhoggr  creates  another  black  metal  recording  that  is  very  raw,  traditional  and  old  school  in  the  90's  second  wave  tradition,  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Norse  Mythology  and  War  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nidhoggr  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Malice  Striker"  "Turn  To  Ash"  "Ragnarok"  and  "Sacrificial  Bloodshed".  8  out  of  10.

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Nidhoggr Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
Hvedrungr: We are a black metal band. Bot much else to tell.

2.Recently you have released a demo, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
Hvedrungr: Primitive.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
Hvedrungr: Norse mytholgy, war, end of the world

4.I know that the name 'Nidhoggr' comes from Norse Mythology and Paganism, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topics?
Hvedrungr: Not much else to tell except that this is what I am interested in. Especially the parts about Ragnarök which kind of (using metaphors) portrays whats happening to the world right now. Then world will end and we will all die. When? Who knows. How? No one knows. We will probably destroy ourselves though... But since we don't know (yes... no one knows, you kan only believe) there is no point worrying. Just embrace the fact and live your lives until the day comes. You may not even notice it. It might just be like someone... just shuts of the light.

5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Hvedrungr: We have never played live... Yet.

6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Hvedrungr: None so far. When our upcoming album is mastered and sent to the label (Craneo Negro records) we are planning to work on a second one.

7.The demo is going to be released on cassette by 'Lake Of Fire Productions', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
Hvedrungr: This is my own label. Some past releases has been made. Not much else to tell. Supporting Lake of Fire is to support Nidhöggr.
Buy records here: http://www.discogs.com/seller/lakeoffire

8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
Hvedrungr: Not much so far. We are a new band. Our upcoming album will be released by mexican label Craneo Negro Records.

9.Are any of the band members also involved with any other bands or musical projects?
Hvedrungr - Guitars: Ex basist of Pagan Rites and Styggelse and the only existing member today of Under Attack.
Nox: Also the singer of Craft and Omnizide
Vanagandr: Ex drummer of El Camino and Under Attack. Current drummer of the bands In Pain, Karnivore and Goat Skull.
Hrungnir: Is also involved in a few bands besides Nidhöggr but does not want to name them or anything else regarding him.

10.According to the fb page you are working on your first full length, what can we expect musically once it is released?
Hvedrungr: Pretty much the same as on the demo. Black metal. The album will consist of 9 tracks.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Hvedrungr: The band is influenced by lots of bands. And all bands we listen to have some impact on my writing when I write new songs. Too many bands to name all.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Hvedrungr: Not much really. If you got interest in our band check out our band camp and Facebook page.
http://nidhoggr.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/nidhoggrsweden

Nidhoggr/Turn To Ash/2015 Demo Review

  Nidhoggr  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  pagan/black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2015  demo  "Turn  to  Ash".

 Thunder  sounds  start  off  the  demo  before  going  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  melodic  black  metal  direction t hat  also  brings  in  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  and  grim  screams and  you  can  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording  along  with  the  songs  bringing  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Most  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  second  wave  90's  style  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  very  dark,  melodic  and  atmospheric  sounding  and  the  whole  ep  remains  true  to  a  very  raw,  heavy  and  old  school  style  of  black  metal  from  beginning  to ending  of  the  reocording  with  no  clean  or  soft  parts  ever  being  utilized.

  Nidhoggr  plays a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  melodic  and  old  school  sounding  in  the  90's  Northern  European  style,  the  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  misanthropic  and  Norse  Paganism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Nidhoggr  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  pagan/black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  demo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Malice  Striker".  8  out  of  10.

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