Sarke is a Norwegian metal band from Oslo, formed in 2008. The band has released seven 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 (

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, ex- Satyricon) joined Sarke and provided vocals for the debut album, titled ''Vorunah'', released on 6 April 2009 via Indie Recordings. 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), Inferno Festival, Hole in the Sky, Party.San Open Air,

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and Ragnarök Festival. After the festivals, Mickelson, Cyrus and Gundersen became full-time members of the band. On 15 April 2011, Sarke released a new album, ''Oldarhian'', via Indie Recordings. On 20 September 2013, the band released their third studio album, titled ''Aruagint'', via Indie Recordings.

Musical style and influences

Sarke's sound can be described as a blend of

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and thrash metal, that incorporates

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and punk elements. According to the band, they are influenced by '70s rock, '80s speed metal and '90s black metal. They are inspired by bands like

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, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Death, Motörhead and Kreator.

Members

;Current members * Sarke – drums, guitar (2008–2011); bass (2008–present) * Nocturno Culto – lead vocals (2008–present) * Anders Hunstad – keyboards (2008–present) * Terje Kråbøl – 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

* ''

Vorunah ''Vorunah'' is the debut album by Norwegian black/thrash metal band Sarke. It was released on 6 April 2009 via Indie Recordings. History In 2008, Thomas "Sarke" Bergli, drummer for Khold, decided to form a solo project. Sarke contacted Darkthro ...

'' (2009) * ''

Oldarhian ''Oldarhian'' is the second album by Norwegian black/thrash metal band Sarke. It was released 15 April 2011 via Indie Recordings. History On 18 October 2010, Sarke, this time with a full line-up, entered the studio, always with producer Lars-Er ...

'' (2011) * ''

Aruagint ''Aruagint'' is the third album by Norwegian black/thrash metal band Sarke. It was released 20 September 2013 via Indie Recordings. History In April 2013, it was announced that Sarke would have released their third album ''Aruagint'' on 24 May ...

'' (2013) * ''Bogefod'' (2016) * ''Viige Urh'' (2017) * ''Gastwerso'' (2019) * ''Allsighr'' (2021)

References

External links

Official Facebook page
{{Authority control Norwegian black metal musical groups Norwegian thrash metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2008 Musical groups from Oslo