VITHR (or “Viðr” which means “tree” on old-norse) are a black metal band from Bergen who’re from a forgotten time when nature was something that we respected and feared. Musically the band are disciples of the Norwegian black metal school, but have their own take on the genre incorporating a range of elements that give a truly norse aesthetic. On their debut album “Hedensk skikk og tro” the band effortlessly combined old and new ideas, well crafted songs and powerful production to create a record that showcases Norwegian black metal at its absolute best.
Kuldegys founded the band in 2008 and soon recruited members from bands like Krakow, (X) Arvas, Beinkjør and Among gods. Vithr in a short, intense period have put together an immense debut album with the help of Bjørnar Nilsen (Vulture Industries / Blackhole Generator), played Inferno Festival, and opened for the likes of Kampfar and Spellemann nominees Taake.
http://bylarm.no/nor/artists/11446
