Wardruna
| Wardruna | |
|---|---|
 Wardruna live at the Roadburn Festival 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bergen, Norway |
| Genres | Nordic folk, ambient, dark folk |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Indie Recordings |
| Associated acts | Bak de Syv Fjell, Gorgoroth, Trelldom, Jotunspor, Sahg, Dead to this World, Enslaved, Skuggsjá |
| Website | www.wardruna.com |
| Members |
Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik Lindy Fay Hella |
| Past members | Gaahl |
Wardruna is a Norwegian musical project based on Nordic spiritualism and the runes of the Elder Futhark. It was started by Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik in 2003, along with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella. The band began in 2003 and have since released three full-length albums, each based on a set of runes. Their third album , Runaljod - Ragnarok, was released on October 21, 2016. Wardruna make significant use of traditional instruments including deer-hide frame drums, Kraviklyra, tagelharpe, mouth harp, goat horn and lur. Non-traditional instruments and other sources of sound like trees, rocks, water and torches are also used.[1]
In 2014, Einar Selvik announced on the group's official Facebook page that they would take part in composing the score for season 2 of Vikings along with Trevor Morris.[2] He later appeared as an actor on the show.[3]
In 2015, Gaahl left Wardruna on amicable terms.[4]
Band members
- Current members
- Einar "Kvitrafn" Selvik: vocals, all instruments, composer
- Lindy Fay Hella: vocals, guitar
- Former members
- Gaahl: vocals
Discography
- Runaljod – Gap Var Ginnunga (2009, Indie Recordings/Fimbulljóð Productions)
- Runaljod - Yggdrasil (2013, Indie Recordings/Fimbulljóð Productions)
- Runaljod - Ragnarok (2016, Indie Recordings/By Norse Music)