Jordfäst - Blodsdåd Och Hor
Release Date: July 25th, 2025
Black Lion Records
Jordfäst are a three piece black metal band from Sweden. On their third album they entrench themselves in themes inspired by times past yet focus on aspects still present today such as, "oppression, forlornness, and the ruthless forces of nature." With their lyrical content they draw from many musical genres such as traditional metal, thrash metal and obviously black metal. Also feeding their sound is a slight nod to Scandinavian folk music. The beginning of the band started with members Olof and Elis in the early 2000's. Come 2017 Jordfäst evolved into an entity that would go onto release their two previous albums, Hädanefter, and Av Stoft. Both of these were released by Nordvis Produktions. Blodsdåd Och Hor is divided up into two sections. The first, "Ett altare av skärvor” (An altar of shards) is centered around, "violent manipulation and mental torture" that drives humanity to understand our existence. The second part of this album, "Dit gudarna trälar är” (Where the gods are thralls) focuses on the history of Sweden molded by its metal works and its persistent warfare. Both these are divided up into four sections each.
Ett altare av skärvor Pt.1 starts with a mood building quality readying the listener for the journey into the rest of the album. Continuing in motion to eventual mid-paced and speedier sections they don't dwell too long on one area. I applaud their ability to intertwine metallic progressions into various emotive states. Accompanying their music is an array of different vocal approaches. In addition to the black metal style you'd expect there is also the use of a choir-esque nuance added. Though a dark album, the songs present here don't capitulate to stereotypes of vintage black metal. Instead, Jordfäst chooses to honor the groundwork laid prior. From there they build a more intellectual model that I'm happy to see many modern black metal bands utilizing. An aspect that I enjoy here is their subtle melodic elements. Melody exists here as a menacing component that enriches the steadfast aggression they possess. Lyrically Jordfäst performs in their native language. Coming from a predominately English speaking area, this adds an almost mysterious attribute to their sound. Catering to a perhaps specialized group of listeners, Jordfäst embraces its vision of metalized Nordic heritage inspired anthems honestly. Blodsdåd Och Hor triumphantly states its creative ambitions with a faithful blackened delivery. One thing I noticed is that short of the initial track on the first half of the album, there is a similarity in the beginnings and endings of the songs with a dissonant note pattern. I think this adds a sense of cohesion between these tracks, whether or not it was intentional. The 2nd half of the album tends to have songs that stand more solidarity compared to the first. All the while still retaining the sound that is Jordfäst.
Upon listening to this album I ventured back into my vast Bandcamp collection and found their previous two releases. Both of those albums focus on longer songs. Each album only having two songs each ranging from the 14 to 18 minute time frame. Their third album features shorter songs of a more traditional length. This could offer a more accessible way to enjoy their music. For some, not me, longer songs are sometimes a turn off.
Jordfäst caters to those black metal fans that haven't yet given into their mainstream counterparts. They enjoy their metal well produced with the right mixture of belligerence and folk-inspired melody. Upon receiving this submission, it made me go and relisten to the albums I already owned by them again with a new appreciation.
Go support them.
www.facebook.com/jordfastband
jordfast.net/
Release Date: July 25th, 2025
Black Lion Records
Jordfäst are a three piece black metal band from Sweden. On their third album they entrench themselves in themes inspired by times past yet focus on aspects still present today such as, "oppression, forlornness, and the ruthless forces of nature." With their lyrical content they draw from many musical genres such as traditional metal, thrash metal and obviously black metal. Also feeding their sound is a slight nod to Scandinavian folk music. The beginning of the band started with members Olof and Elis in the early 2000's. Come 2017 Jordfäst evolved into an entity that would go onto release their two previous albums, Hädanefter, and Av Stoft. Both of these were released by Nordvis Produktions. Blodsdåd Och Hor is divided up into two sections. The first, "Ett altare av skärvor” (An altar of shards) is centered around, "violent manipulation and mental torture" that drives humanity to understand our existence. The second part of this album, "Dit gudarna trälar är” (Where the gods are thralls) focuses on the history of Sweden molded by its metal works and its persistent warfare. Both these are divided up into four sections each.
Ett altare av skärvor Pt.1 starts with a mood building quality readying the listener for the journey into the rest of the album. Continuing in motion to eventual mid-paced and speedier sections they don't dwell too long on one area. I applaud their ability to intertwine metallic progressions into various emotive states. Accompanying their music is an array of different vocal approaches. In addition to the black metal style you'd expect there is also the use of a choir-esque nuance added. Though a dark album, the songs present here don't capitulate to stereotypes of vintage black metal. Instead, Jordfäst chooses to honor the groundwork laid prior. From there they build a more intellectual model that I'm happy to see many modern black metal bands utilizing. An aspect that I enjoy here is their subtle melodic elements. Melody exists here as a menacing component that enriches the steadfast aggression they possess. Lyrically Jordfäst performs in their native language. Coming from a predominately English speaking area, this adds an almost mysterious attribute to their sound. Catering to a perhaps specialized group of listeners, Jordfäst embraces its vision of metalized Nordic heritage inspired anthems honestly. Blodsdåd Och Hor triumphantly states its creative ambitions with a faithful blackened delivery. One thing I noticed is that short of the initial track on the first half of the album, there is a similarity in the beginnings and endings of the songs with a dissonant note pattern. I think this adds a sense of cohesion between these tracks, whether or not it was intentional. The 2nd half of the album tends to have songs that stand more solidarity compared to the first. All the while still retaining the sound that is Jordfäst.
Upon listening to this album I ventured back into my vast Bandcamp collection and found their previous two releases. Both of those albums focus on longer songs. Each album only having two songs each ranging from the 14 to 18 minute time frame. Their third album features shorter songs of a more traditional length. This could offer a more accessible way to enjoy their music. For some, not me, longer songs are sometimes a turn off.
Jordfäst caters to those black metal fans that haven't yet given into their mainstream counterparts. They enjoy their metal well produced with the right mixture of belligerence and folk-inspired melody. Upon receiving this submission, it made me go and relisten to the albums I already owned by them again with a new appreciation.
Go support them.
www.facebook.com/jordfastband
jordfast.net/