Trollfest
This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2020) |
Trollfest | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Origin | Oslo, Norway |
Genres | Folk metal |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | NoiseArt Records |
Website | http://www.trollfest.com/ |
Members | Trollmannen (vocals) Mr. Seidel (guitars) Trollbank (drums) Drekka Dag (saxophone) Fabio Grimdrap (guitars) Lodd Bolt (bass) Fjernkontrollet (accordion) Kjellkjé (drums) Kurt Cobana (live-drums) |
Past members | Per Spelemann (guitars) Psychotroll (bass) St Beinhard (guitars) Manskow (accordion) Dr.Leif Kjønnsfleis (guitars) |
Trollfest (stylized as TrollfesT) are a Norwegian folk metal band.
The band released their first full-length album, Willkommen Folk Tell Drekka Fest, on the label on 15 March 2005. The album name translates roughly to "Welcome Folk To The Drinking Feast" in English. Their second album, Brakebein (2006), was released by on 24 May 2006. The band performed at the 2007 festival in Germany, which was their first-ever live appearance; in 2008 they played at the pagan metal Ragnarök Festival.[1]
History[]
Trollfest was formed in 2003 by John Espen Sagstad (Mr.Seidel) and Jostein Austvik (Trollmannen). First album Willkommen Folk Tell Drekka Fest!! was released in 2005, and the band followed up with the second album Brakebein in 2006.
During the first years, TrollfesT never played live, and the first foray beyond the planning stage occurred in 2007 as one of the headlining bands at the Ninth Barther Metal Open Air Festival. TrollfesT then went on to headline and play various festivals and concerts around Europe during 2007–08, including the Ragnarök and festivals. From October to November 2012, the band went on tour with Wintersun, Korpiklaani, and Varg for 2012 tour.[2]
Trollfest's third studio album, Villanden, was published in January 2009. In 2011 Trollfest signed with NoiseArt Records, and later that year En Kvest For Den Hellige Gral, the band's fourth studio album, was released. Trollfest announced their new album, Brumlebassen, which came out 24 August 2012. The band's sixth studio album Kaptein Kaos was released in April 2014. Following the release of Kaptein Kaos the band embarked on their first European headliner tour.
Their seventh studio album, "Helluva" was released in 2017.
Timeline[]
Musical style[]
Most of Trollfest's lyrics are written in the fictional Trollspråk, which is a mixture of Norwegian and German. The band is also known for their use of saxophones and accordions in their songs. They describe their own music as Balkan metal.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- 2005 - Willkommen Folk Tell Drekka Fest!
- 2006 - Brakebein
- 2009 -
- 2011 -
- 2012 -
- 2014 -
- 2017 -
- 2019 -
Other[]
- 2004 - TrollfesT – Promo (Demo)
- 2009 - (EP)
- 2013 - (Compilation album)
- 2015 - (Live album)
Gallery[]
Singer Jostein "Trollmannen" Austvik
Guitarist John Espen "Mr.Seidel" Sagstad
Drammerer Eirik "TrollBank" Renton
Saxophonist Dag "DrekkaDag" Stiberg
Guitarist Leif "Dr. Leif Kjønnsfleis" Kjønnsfleis
Bassist Øyvind Bolt Strönen "Lodd Bolt" Johannesen
Accordionist Kai "Fjernkontrollet" Renton
References[]
- ^ Rosenbusch. They also supported Alestorm on their North American tour in 2013., Henning (29 March 2008). "Ragnarök Festival: 'Die sehen wilder aus, als sie sind'". Neue Presse (in German). Coburg. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
- ^ "News". Heidenfest 2012. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012.
- ""Die sehen wilder aus, als sie sind"". Neue Presse. Coburg. 29 March 2008.
External links[]
- Web site: http://www.trollfest.com
- Norwegian folk metal musical groups
- Norwegian black metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2003
- 2003 establishments in Norway
- Musical groups from Oslo