Vaakevandring
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Products | Demo 98/99 (1999), Vaakevandring (EP) (2004) |
Vaakevandring was a Norwegian band within the unblack metal genre, active between 1996 and 2007. Their name alludes to the resurrection of Jesus. The group performed symphonic black metal with strong influences drawn from Norwegian folk traditions.
History
The band’s origins trace back to 1996 when Alexander Nygård and Trond Bjørnstad established a pop ensemble named Lothlorien, which included Morten Sigmund Magerøy and an additional guitarist. As their musical direction shifted toward heavier sounds, they rebranded themselves as Inertia. During this transition, Trond moved from playing bass to delivering death growl vocals, while the second guitarist assumed bass duties.
Due to conflicting religious views, the second guitarist/bassist left the group, favoring darker thematic content. Subsequently, Pål Dæhlen and Ronny Hansen invited Magerøy to join their project titled "Signum Crusis." Following a single rehearsal, Nygård joined as guitarist, prompting a name change to "Korsferd." The lineup consisted of Magerøy on guitar, Hansen covering bass and vocals, Dæhlen on drums, and Bjørnstad returning to bass. Shortly thereafter, the band adopted the name Vaakevandring.
Vaakevandring earned acclaim with their Demo 98/99, produced by Stian Aarstad from Dimmu Borgir. Their track "Fall of Man" appeared on Endtime Productions' compilation In the Shadow of Death. During this time, Hansen and Magerøy also became members of Antestor, while Dæhlen contributed drums for Frosthardr. The demo was later reissued as a self-titled EP by Monumentum Scandinavia, a Norwegian label. In 2007, Vaakevandring co-headlined Sweden’s Endtime Fest. Despite having a limited discography, their impact on the unblack metal community was considerable.
Members
- Final Lineup
- Ronny Hansen – vocals (Antestor, Grave Declaration) (1996–2007)
- Morten Sigmund Magerøy – keyboards, guitar, clean vocals (ex-Antestor, Frosthardr) (1996–2007)
- Alexander Nygård – guitar (1996–2007)
- Pål Dæhlen – drums (ex-Antestor, Frosthardr) (1996–2006)
- Trond Bjørnstad – bass (1996–2007)
- Solveig Maria Magerøy – soprano
- Live Members
- Lars "Vemod" Stokstad – guitar (Antestor) (2007)
- Fionnghuala – soprano (ex-Slechtvalk, ex-Antestor) (2007)
Discography
- Demo 98/99 (1999)
- "Fall of Man" included in In the Shadow of Death - A Scandinavian Extreme Music Compilation (2000)
- Vaakevandring (EP) (2004)
References
- Sharpe-Young, Garry. Rockdetector: A-Z of Black Metal. Cherry Red Books, London, 2001.
External links
- Archived original website
- Profile at MusicMight (archived)]