BIOGRAPHY
Myrkvar is storming the Dutch metalstages since 2004 with their energetic folk/viking metal. The characteristic sound of the bands is best described as a mix between merry folk and rapid energetic guitar-riffs with banging drums. The fierce screams and grunts are alternated with clean vocals which creates a real folk-atmosphere. During their gigs Myrkvar has shared the stage with big names like: Turisas, Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Thyrfing, Månegarm and Heidevolk.
After some demo’s Myrkvar released their debut-album ‘Als een woeste Horde’ in 2008. After this many shows followed. In 2010 they began working on a second album. This is an concept album with stories about Ragnarok, inspired by Nordic Mythology, as are found in the Edda. This album ‘As en Bloed’ was released in 2012.
On June 24, 2016 the band released their new EP “Plunder en Brand” which contain 4 track of Folk-metal with Oriental influences. The epic titletrack opens with an Eastern theme recounting the pillaging of Atilla the Hun. The EP continues with the more modest song "Wanhoop en Angst" (Despair and Fear), prophesying the downfall of the Huns. "Hunnenhorde" (Hun Horde) is a complete overhaul of the older song "Geboren uit Oorlogslendenen" that appeared on "Als een Woeste Horde". The new recording includes new musical themes and lyrics to match the style of the EP. The EP comes to a grand finale with "Gesel Gods" (Scourge of God) which tells the story of Atilla's legacy.
Formed In: 2003
Status: Active
Years Active: 2003-Present
Hrabnilaz - Keys, vocals
Fusilan - Violin
Uruz - Guitar, backing vocals
Herubern - Bass, backing vocals
Arbudon - Drums
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Location: Nijmegen, Gelderland
Genre:Folk/Viking Metal with Black Metal Influences
Current Label: Shiver Records
Booking/Press Contact: myrkvar@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.myrkvar.nl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Myrkvar
Bandcamp: https://myrkvar.bandcamp.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/myrkvar
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/myrkvarchannel
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/myrkvar/id973142186
Plunder en Brand (EP - 2016)
Released June 24, 2016
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nico van Montfort | XPZ Sound Studio
Artwork by Jasper Van Gheluwe | Deer & Wolf Productions
