Sarke
| Sarke | |
|---|---|
 Band performing at Maryland Deathfest in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Indie Recordings |
| Associated acts | Darkthrone, Khold, Tulus, Valhall, Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, Old Man's Child, Borknagar, Spiral Architect, ICS Vortex, Vintersorg, Susperia, El Caco |
| Members |
Sarke Nocturno Culto Anders Hunstad Asgeir Mickelson Steinar Gundersen |
| Past members | Cyrus |
Sarke is a metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 2008. The band has released three studio albums and is currently signed to Norwegian record label Indie Recordings.
History
Sarke formed in 2008 when Thomas "Sarke" Bergli (Khold, Tulus) decided to make a solo album. In November 2008 Sarke recorded the tracks for the album with keyboardist Anders Hunstad, produced by Lars-Erik Westby. Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum (Darkthrone, ex-Satyricon) joined Sarke and provided vocals for the debut album, titled Vorunah, released on April 6, 2009 via Indie Recordings.[1] In 2009 drummer Asgeir Mickelson and guitarist Terje "Cyrus" Andersen joined the band as live members. In 2010 Steinar Gundersen joined Sarke as their second guitar player. In 2009 and 2010 the band played at several festivals such as Wacken Open Air (with the guest appearance of Thomas Gabriel Fischer[2]), Inferno Festival, Hole in the Sky, Party.San Open Air, Brutal Assault and Ragnarök Festival. After the festivals Mickelson, Cyrus and Gundersen became full-time members of the band.
On April 15, 2011 Sarke released a new album, Oldarhian, via Indie Recordings.[3]
On September 20, 2013 the band released their third studio album, titled Aruagint, via Indie Recordings.[4]
Musical style and influences
Sarke's sound can be described as a blend of black metal[4][5][6] and thrash metal,[5][6] that incorporates doom metal,[6][7] death metal[4] and punk[4][6][7] elements. According to the band, they are influenced by '70s rock, '80s speed metal and '90s black metal. They are inspired by bands like Mayhem, Slayer, Darkthrone, Celtic Frost, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Death, Motörhead and Kreator.[4]
Members
- Current members
- Sarke – drums, guitar (2008–2011); bass (2008–present)
- Nocturno Culto – lead vocals (2008–present)
- Anders Hunstad – keyboards (2008–present)
- Asgeir Mickelson – drums (2011–present)
- Steinar Gundersen – guitar (2011–present)
- Former members
- Cyrus – guitar (2011–2013)
- Session members
- Asgeir Mickelson – drums (2009–2011)
- Cyrus – guitar (2009–2011)
- Steinar Gundersen – guitar (2010–2011)
Discography
References
- ↑ "SARKE Featuring DARKTHRONE's NOCTURNO CULTO Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ↑ "SARKE To Be Joined By Former CELTIC FROST Frontman For WACKEN OPEN AIR Performance". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ↑ "SARKE: 'Oldarhian' Release Party To Be Held In Oslo". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "SARKE: Entire 'Aruagint' Album Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- 1 2 "Sarke – Aruagint (Review)". Norskmetal.net. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Sarke – Aruagint (Indie Recordings)". Ave Noctum. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- 1 2 "Sarke – Oldarhian Review". Angry Metal Guy. Retrieved December 10, 2013.