Wyrd (Finnish Black Metal)

Wyrd is a Finnish Pagan black metal band which was formed in 1998. The band was originally formed under the name Hellkult in 1997 by Narqath and drummer Kalma (ex- Azaghal). The first Wyrd demo was released in early 2000, "Unchained Heathen Wrath" featured material recorded between 1998 and 2000. The lyrical themes are centered on old folklore and Nordic mythology. The name "Wyrd" is from Old English, meaning fate. Narqath (Tomi Kalliola) - vocals, all non-percussion instruments (Azaghal), ex-Calm (Fin), ex-Decay's Delight, Finnugor, ex-Hin Onde, ex-Necromortum, ex-Oath of Cirion, ex-Svartalfheim (Fin), Svartkraft, ex-Thoronath, ex-Valar, Vultyr, Weltraum, With Hate I Burn, Hellkult) JL Nokturnal - drums, percussion (ex-Hin Onde, Medieval Art, Nocturnal Winds, Yearning, Svartkraft, Azaghal) 2001: Heathen 2002: Huldrafolk 2003: Vargtimmen Pt. 1: The Inmost Night 2004: Vargtimmen Pt. 2: Ominous Insomnia 2005: Rota 2006: The Ghost Album 2007: Kammen 2009: Kalivägi 2016: Death Of The Sun 2000: Unchained Heathen Wrath (Demo) 2000: Songs of the Northern Gale (Demo) 2001: Of Revenge and Bloodstained Swords (Demo) 2006: Tuonela (EP) 2007: Wyrd / Häive / Kehrä (Split) 2003: Wrath & Revenge Official website Biography at Allmusic Biography at Rockdetector Wyrd - Avantgarde Music Kreation Records The official WYRD myspace The Official site of Naga Productions (released Kalivagi album)