Country of origin:Denmark
Location:Randers, Midtjylland
Status:Active
Formed in:2005

Genre:Folk Metal
Lyrical themes:Danish history and folklore
Current label:Nail Records
Years active:2004-2005 (as Skoll), 2005-present
In August 2004 the folk/black metal band "Skoll" was formed in Randers. A change of direction occured in early 2005 as the songwriting began leaning towards a more pure folk metal style, so it was decided to rename the band to "Svartsot". Svartsot means "black sickness" in older Danish, a type of jaundice that causes a person's skin to turn black. Stewart Lewis was forced to sit out touring activities in late 2008 due to his wife's ill health. Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen filled in for some shows, and Christopher Bowes of Alestorm made a few brief appearances when the bands were on tour together. Lewis eventually announced he was taking a break from Svartsot for the foreseeable future.

Due to different views on the direction of the band, all active members except Cris Frederiksen quit the band in December 2008. Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen joined full time at this point, but Stewart Lewis is also still considered a band member despite his absence.

MEMBERS

Cris Frederiksen Guitars (lead), Mandolin, Mouth harp, Vocals (backing), Vocals (choirs) (2005-present)
Hans-Jørgen Martinus Hansen Flute, Whistles, Mandolin, Accordion, Swedish bagpipes, Vocals (backing) (2008-present)
Thor Bager Vocals (2009-present)
See also: Disintegrated
Owl Drums, Percussion (2012-present)
Michael Alm Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (clean) (2012-present)
See also: ex-Fairytale Abuse, ex-Delirium Tremens, ex-Aperient, ex-Edenbeast (live)
Simon Buje Bass (2018-present)

past members

Henrik B. Christensen Bass (2005-2007)
Marcelo Freitas Drums (2005)
See also: ex-Fairytale Abuse, ex-Requiem Laus, ex-Arescet
Niels P. Thøgersen Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (2005-2008)
See also: Embryo, ex-Crawline, ex-QÜ, ex-Prevail
Stewart Lewis Flute, Whistles, Bodhrán, Vocals (backing) (2005-2008)
Michael Lundquist Andersen Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (2005-2008)
See also: ex-Prevail, ex-Dread Inc.
Claus B. Gnudtzmann Vocals (2005-2008)
See also: ex-Prevail
Martin Kielland-Brandt Bass (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Crawline
James Atkin Bass, Vocals (backing), Vocals (choirs) (2009-2017)
See also: Heidra, ex-Feverfew
Danni Jelsgaard Drums (2009-2012)
See also: Detest, Vansind, Heidra (live), ex-Indoctrination, ex-Satanic Assault Division, ex-Blackhorned, ex-Caustic, ex-Dreadlord, ex-Ravishing, ex-Shadowspawn, ex-Sylvatica, ex-Akoma (live), ex-Artillery (live), ex-Disintegrated (live), ex-Eldjudnir (live), ex-Fall of Pantheon (live), ex-Fjorsvartnir (live), ex-Manticora (live), ex-Vanir (live), ex-Impalers (live), ex-Fairytale Abuse, ex-Illnath, ex-Huldre (live), ex-Prevail (live), ex-Poisoned Leaves
Cliff Nemanim Guitars (rhythm) (2009-2010)

DISCOGRAPHY

Svundne tider Demo 2006
Tvende ravne Demo 2007
Ravnenes saga Full-length 2007
Mulmets viser Full-length 2010
Maledictus Eris Full-length 2011
Vældet Full-length 2015