Svartsyn

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Svartsyn
Origin	Nynäshamn, Sweden
Genre(s)	Black metal
Years active	1991—present
Label(s)	Sound Riot Records Folter Records Carnal Records
Members
Ornias Draugen
Former members
Kolgrim Surth

The band Svartsyn was formed in 1991 as Chalice, but changed the band name to Svartsyn in 1993. Draugen, ex-drummer of Dark Funeral, teamed up with original founding member Ornias in 1996 and since then, they are working smoothly together. In 1996 Svartsyn signed to Folter Records and released their debut album "The True Legend". In May of the following year, a tour of 9 dates in Holland and Germany with Behemoth and Desaster was made. After this tour, Kolgrim (of Unpure) replaced Surth. In June 1997 Svartsyn released "Tormentor" 7"EP. In September 1997 and October 1998 Svartsyn recorded their 2nd album entitled "Bloodline" at Sunlight Studios, which was released as a limited D-LP by End All Life Productions from Italy. In February 2000, Svartsyn recorded their 3rd album "...His Majesty" at Voisin Studios and they signed to Sound Riot Records for the release of this album. In 2003, Svartsyn signeg with Sound Riot Records again for the release of their fourth album "Destruction Of Man" and for the re-print of "Bloodline" album including the "Tormentor" 7"EP as bonus track. "Destruction Of Man" was released in the summer 2003 and "Bloodline" in September 2005. Their latest album is "Timeless Reign" which has been released through Carnal Records from Sweden.