Nargaroth (band)
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| Origin |  Germany |
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| Genre(s) | Black metal | |
| Years active | 1999-present | |
| Label(s) | No Colours | |
| Members | ||
| Kanwulf | ||
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| Akhenaten Occulta Mors L'hiver |
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Nargaroth is a German black metal solo project. Although Nargaroth is a one man band, René "Kanwulf" Wagner is supported by session musicians such as Akhenaten of black metal band "Judas Iscariot" (both are supposed to be the members of black metal band "Torrent"), Occulta Mors of "Moonblood" and one man band "Nachtfalke" as well as "Seeds of Hate" drummer L'hiver (also known as Winterblut).
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[edit] History
According to Kanwulf, Nargaroth was formed in 1989, but due to contradictory statements of Kanwulf, this date is disputed, as well as the release of the seven track instrumental demo Orke in 1991. It is supposed that this demo was actually released in 1999; the demo Herbstleyd, which Kanwulf claims to be released in 1993, was probably not released before this date. Nargaroth's first album Herbstleyd was released by No Colours Records in 1999, followed in 2000 by Amarok, which is not an album but a re-release of old recordings, as well as the controversial demo Fuck Off Nowadays Black Metal, (released as a demo resulting to disputes over production values). This demo is said to be limited to 333 tapes and 100 LPs, but more units were probably released.
In 2001 No Colours released Black Metal ist Krieg, considered Kanwulf's dedication to black metal. It was followed in 2002 by Rasluka Part II. The third album Geliebte des Regens was released in 2003. 2004 saw release of live album Crushing Some Belgian Scum, Rasluka Part I and Prosatanica Shooting Angels.
The next album Semper Fidelis will probably be released by No Colours Records in 2007.
[edit] Kanwulf
Kanwulf classifies his music as "German Hateful and Misanthropic Metal", not as black metal; he does so especially because black metal is mainly influenced by satanism whereas Nargaroth is not. Despite Kanwulf’s denial, as the music resembles classic black metal and the emotional background and influence being an essence of black metal, Nargaroth is often seen as a black metal band.
Kanwulf is regarded as a joke by some, especially because of his contradictory statements, but also regarded as brilliant and misunderstood by others, such as Krieg's Lord Imperial [1]. Also, there is a rumor that Kanwulf is infact a homosexual, this of course further contradicts his NS beliefs. When interviewed on this matter, he stated 'No comment...'. Some fans of Nargaroth have speculated from Kanwulf's contradictory statements and his close association with Akhenaten (who has explicitly stated his disdain for the music industry) that nothing Kanwulf has said to the public has been serious, and is instead part of one big joke on the music industry.
Wolf of the NSBM band Absurd claims to have pummelled Kanwulf at a concert [2].
Sometimes Nargaroth is seen as a part of the NSBM scene although Nargaroth songs do not contain obvious racist or Anti-Semitic statements, due to Kanwulf's participation in NSBM band Totenburg and the following several statements (see Herbstleyd booklet):
- "Zur höheren Ehre der deutschen Soldaten der Wehrmacht 1933–1945. Die Negierung ihrer Leistungen sowie das Augenverschließen vor ihrer Opferbereitschaft, gerade im letzten Kriegsjahr, ist die Schande unserer Nation!" (free translation: to honour the soldiers of the Wehrmacht. Denying their achievements and their sacrifices, especially in 1945, is a shame for our nation.)
- "German Hateful and Misanthropic Metal, made from White man for White man."
Furthermore, on the second song of Herbstleyd, entitled Karmageddon, Kanwulf is believed to be screaming "When I die, sieg heil". Those two words are however censored in the booklet, and the lyrics read "When I die,.... ....".
While interviewed by "Magacinum ab ovo" (see external links), Kanwulf said he sees Nazism as a mental restriction and is a supporter of the Kriegsgräberfürsorge, a German organisation similar to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and the MIA International. This is not regarded as a credible statement by some critics.
[edit] Quotes By Kanwulf
- "Black Metal is the art and weapon in my hand that never fall asleep 'till every man is killed"
- "For I am in Nargaroth as Nargaroth is in me. No compromise." [3]
- "German hateful and misanthropic Metal, for the Nargaroth-Obsessed and creatures similar to my being only!"
- "F**k Black Metal! I just hate this shit!"
[edit] Discography
- Orke demo (1991, date disputed)
- Herbstleyd demo (1993, date disputed)
- Herbstleyd (1999)
- Amarok (2000)
- Fuck Off Nowadays Black Metal demo (2000)
- Black Metal ist Krieg (2001)
- Rasluka Pt.II (2002)
- Geliebte des Regens (2003)
- Crushing Some Belgian Scum (live) (2004)
- Rasluka Pt.I (2004)
- Prosatanica Shooting Angels[[2]] (2004)
