Windir

 Today in 2001 Windir released the album 1184

Sogndal,Norway Black/Folk/Viking Metal

Status:Split-up

Years active: 1994-2004

Windir originally was the one-man project of one Terje Bakken, known as Valfar. The first two albums were recorded almost exclusively by Valfar himself, with the man joining forces with several members of another local band (Ulcus) to form a complete band, that band recording the later albums 1184 and Likferd. Windir's sound blends many elements of the old school of epic Norwegian black metal, but also brings viking and folk elements to the table to forge a rich, mature sound (and well-produced, unlike many similar-styled Norwegian bands).

Tragedy befell the band in early 2004, when Valfar was found dead, a victim of hypothermia he suffered when caught in a snowstorm. The band announced its official breakup in April, as the remaining members felt they could not continue as Windir without him. Several of the members later formed a new band, Vreid.

Head Not Found

Valfar (R.I.P. 2004) Vocals, Keyboards, Accordion, Bass (additional), Guitars

Sture Dingsøyr Guitars (rhythm)

Strom Guitars (lead)

Steingrim Drums

Righ Keyboards

Hváll Bass

Guest/Session

Cosmocrator Vocals (clean)

1. Todeswalzer 04:54

2. 1184 05:28

3. Dance of Mortal Lust 05:45

4. The Spiritlord 06:11

5. Heidra 08:18

6. Destroy 06:30

7. Black New Age 04:54

8. Journey to the End 09:34

51:34

This versions also exists as a promo in a cardsleeve.

The front cover is a work of the Norwegian painter Johan Christian Dahl (1788-1857).

Recording information:

Mastered At – Strype Audio

Recorded At – Akkerhaugen Lydstudio between June-July 2001.

Mixed At – Akkerhaugen Lydstudio

Pressed By – Tocano