To kraftfulde bands fylder Kedelhuset med hårdtslående musik i september:
CROCELL leverer en hidsig omgang death/black metal, der vil gå rent
ind hos fans af Necrophobic, Marduk, Bölzer m.v.
VANIR er ikke blot et metalband – de er historiefortællere, der med passion og præcision formidler vores fælles fortid gennem musikken.
CROCELL
Hvor den legesyge dobbelt-EP ‘Baptized in Bullets’ / ‘Funeral Bliss’ fra 2021 blev brugt til at udforske og rendyrke to særskilte kunstneriske retninger, tager det nyeste album ‘Of Frost, of Flame, of Flesh’ udgangspunkt i aggressiv og til tider næsten punket death/black.
Undervejs bydes endda på en Slayer-værdig solo af selveste Tue Madsen, der som producer også har stået bag det knusende tunge lydbillede i sit legendariske Antfarm Studio.
Det dystre forsidemaleri af NNart skildrer en forvreden dødning, der forgæves forsøger at kæmpe sig ud af pinslens og afmagtens dynd – en parallel til tekstuniversets beskrivelser af en menneskehed, der ikke evner at kæmpe sig fri af historiens fadæser og fejltagelser. Det handler om korrumperet magt, undertrykkelse, kulturers forfald og verdens almene dystre udsigter.
Hos Crocell spores dog ingen apati i mødet med afgrunden – her foregår det i stedet med en morbid fandenivoldskhed og gravøls-kruset højt hævet.
‘Of Frost, of Flame, of Flesh’ placerer sig milevidt fra den thrashede dødsmetal, som Crocell i sin tid bragede ind på metalscenen med. Hurtigt blev bandet kåret som årets metaltalent ved Danish Metal Awards i 2008, og med koncerter i mere end ti lande i løbet af den første håndfuld år blev Crocell også kendt som et ultrasolidt liveband. Siden dengang er bands, trends, pladeselskaber og pandemier kommet og gået, men 17 år inde i karrieren kværner Crocell ufortrødent videre.
Lineup:
Asbjørn Steffensen: vokal
Tommy Christensen: guitar
Mads Bertram H. Gath: guitar
Uffe Laustsen-Jensen: bas
Andreas Posselt: trommer
VANIR
Vanir stands as one of Denmark’s most prominent and enduring Melodic Death Metal bands. For more than a decade, the band has forged a unique identity within the Nordic metal scene, blending crushing riffwork, sweeping melodies, and epic storytelling rooted in history, myth, and the conflicts that have shaped humanity.
Since their formation, Vanir have released several critically acclaimed albums, each expanding their sonic universe and sharpening their characteristic fusion of brutality and grandeur. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, European warfare, and the forces that forge civilizations, the band’s music combines atmospheric depth with melodic intensity, creating a signature sound that is both evocative and relentless.
WYRD – An Album of Fate
In 2026, Vanir unveil their next full-length album, WYRD — a record centered on the timeless theme of fate. Shaped by war, by the choices of mankind, and by the consequences echoing through generations, WYRD reflects the uncertainty of our own age while exploring the decisions that define both past and future.
The album’s visual identity is crafted by artist David Troest, whose striking cover depicts a Winged Hussar — one of history’s most formidable cavalry forces. The artwork references the Battle of Vienna in 1683, where the Polish army halted the Ottoman expansion into Europe. This decisive moment serves as the foundation for the single Never Surrender, told from the perspective of those who defended the city against overwhelming odds.
Other tracks broaden the album’s exploration of human struggle. Boudica pays homage to the warrior queen who led her people in revolt against Rome — a timeless symbol of defiance, power, and the fight for freedom. Helgrindir, performed in the band’s native Danish, descends into the gates of Hel’s underworld and reflects on humanity’s eternal battle against disease — a war no sword or army can ever win. Whether plague, cholera, or unseen affliction, the song speaks to the equalizing force that has shaped history as surely as any battlefield.
WYRD is mixed and mastered by Demigod Recordings, delivering a massive, razor-sharp sound that elevates the album’s epic scale and emotional depth.
A Distinctive Musical Identity
Vanir’s music intertwines melodic death metal with atmospheric blackened elements, folk undertones, and sweeping orchestral textures. Their sound strikes a balance between aggression and melody, making it resonate with fans of melodeath, viking metal, and the darker edges of Scandinavian metal.
Renowned for powerful and immersive live performances, Vanir bring their historical narratives to life on stage with intensity, precision, and a commanding presence. Over the years, the band has shared stages with international acts and appeared at numerous festivals across Northern Europe.
Line-up
Vocals: Martin Drageholm
Guitars: Kirk Backarach
Guitars: Lasse Heiberg
Bass: Mikael Christensen
Drums: Jon Elmquist Schmidt
Keys: Stefan Dujardin
You may also like the following events from Kedelhuset:
- This Saturday, 24th January, 08:00 pm, Junkyard Drive + Tyrants & Kings / Kedelhuset, Silkeborg in Silkeborg
- Next Thursday, 29th January, 08:00 pm, Oliver Stanescu – Small Talk / Kedelhuset, Silkeborg in Silkeborg
- Next month, 6th February, 08:00 pm, Mezzoforte (ISL) Kedelhuset, Silkeborg in Silkeborg
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