Svartsot was started in February 2005 in Randers, Denmark, arising from the ashes of an earlier, more blackmetal-based folkmetal act. With the addition of Claus B. Gnudtzmann on vocals came a change in course for the lyrical content, with songs being now based on traditional Danish folklore and Nordic mythology. The music still kept elements of blackmetal, together with other contemporary metal-styles merged with Nordic folk music.
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