Danish Pagan Black Metal Band
Angantyr
Formed1997
OriginCopenhagen
CountryDenmark
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Biography
Copenhagen, Denmark (early), Sweden (now)
Angantyr is a Danish black metal band formed by Ynleborgaz (Make a Change... Kill Yourself, Profezia, Tågefolket, Zahrim, and Vardlokkur). It initially started as a dungeon synth/dark ambient project, but quickly developed into a raw/atmospheric black metal band. Their first demo tape "Endeløs" was released in 1998, and their debut album "Kampen fortsætter" in 2000.
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Their lyrical themes revolve around anti-Christianity and embracing Scandinavian heritage. Angantyr was the name of three male characters from the same line in Norse mythology, who appear as Hervarar saga, Gesta Danorum, and Faroese ballads.
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