Trondheim Black Metal: A Primer

400 Km north of Oslo, something has been brewing. Over the last several years an impressive body of Black Metal has emanated from Trondheim. Most of it is cold, distant, primitive, sad. Of these, Knokkelklang is by far my favorite. Others, like the excellent Celestial Bloodshed, are better produced and more traditional. Unfortunately one of the central figures of the community, Steingrim Torson, was gunned down last year. Apparently the circumstances surrounding the incident are pretty sketchy but I couldn't really tell you any more than that. One ought not listen to Black Metal for the drama that often surrounds it. Several releases are linked below in alphabetical order for your perusal.
Celestial Bloodshed - Cursed, Scarred and Forever Possessed
Grenjar - Naar Skogen Lokker
Istorn - Gjennom Mørke Skogen
Jammerskirk - Innlemmet i Mørke
Knokkelklang - Kalk & Aske
Mare - Throne of the Thirteenth Witch
Min Kniv - Av Aske
Mørkekunst - s/t
One Tail, One Head - Demo I
Selvhat - Gjennom Mørke Famlende