(Folk Metal / Black Metal) Faanefjell - Trollmarsj - 2010, MP3 (tracks), 320 kbps

Trollmarsj is the debut album from this Norwegian folk metal trio, and its virtue lies in its ambition to combine standard folk elements, a soundtrack feel, the symphonic and speedy black metal, topped with a “warm” and high in the mix death growl. Additionally, Trollmarsj is a concept album about trolls, although who cares o’er here, ‘cos it’s all in (old) Norwegian/Danish. Lush, multi-instrumental arrangements set next to full-bodied but again warm metal movements helps make this easy on the ears as well, as Faanefjell use every black/folk melody in the book 9and at a myriad of velocities) in a valiant effort to hold interest. Interest tentatively held.
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Norwegian black/folk metal band Faanefjell have announced the release of their debut album, Trollmarsj, for September 18, 2010. Trollmarsj is an concept album with clear references to traditional Norwegian black metal such as Windir. The main Trolls of the band, Kim Arly Karlsen (Cutthroat, ex-Rules of Engagement, ex-EON) and Danish black metal growler, Benjamin Isar Jørgensen (Grívf) teamed up early 2009 to write music for their first joint release.
Faanefjell is a Norwegian mountain, and as the story goes, the trolls there were driven away by the humans building their houses and churches. There was an ever ongoing battle between the two parts on who should have the right, not only to the Faanefjell mountain, but to every Norwegian mountain. Trollmarsj is the story of the mountain, humans, priests, fights and the march of the two trolls, Grimtroll and Syrtroll.
The music could be referenced to as symphonic black/folk metal, and also features guest appearances by Cato Arghamon (Trail of Tears, Dimension F3H, Cutthroat, Lucid Fear), Ronny Thorsen (Trail of Tears), Frank Ørland (ex-Scariot, ex-Harm), Daniel Sandén-Varg (Odd Nordstoga) and Audun Grønnestad (Imperia, Angel). The booklet includes the story of the Faanefjell trolls, with lyrics for each song taken from the story. It is written in old Norwegian/Danish language, and translations are available on the bands website.
Trollmarsj is recorded, produced and mixed by Audun Grønnestad (Imperia, Angel) during the fall/winter 2009 at MayhemMusic in Kristiansand, Norway. The mastering took place in Finnvox by Mika Jussila and all artwork is delivered by Jan Yrlund from Darkgrove Designs ( – also Týr, Korpiklaani, Stratovarius, Svartsot, Imperia, Sirenia among others ) .
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Grimtroll (Guitar)
Draagyn (Lead Guitar)
Syrtroll (Vocals)
Berserk (Drums)