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BOTHILDIR

The Misanthrope

About Me


BOTHILDIR proudly uses:
LINE 6 amplifiers
IBANEZ & JACKSON Guitars
"FOR WHAT ONCE WAS" AVAILABLE IN MP3! SEE BLOG FOR DETAILS!
"Symphonic Black Metal Art" - BOTHILDIR can best be described with the German word Gesamtkunstwerk ; or "universal artwork". In other words the "combining of many arts" such as words, music, philosophy, and thought. The project Began in Early 2004 consisting of, and founded by, Ardroth; the band's sole member. The lyrical themes include Misanthropy, Nature, Philosophy, Politics, Darkness, Fear, and Dehumanization and seek to explore the depths of human emotion. BOTHILDIR is musically influenced by many of the original Black Metal bands of the Early-Mid 90's . Everything in BOTHILDIR is written, composed, performed, recorded, and produced by Ardroth. The album "For What Once Was" is currently out now.
BOTHILDIR consists of 100% completely original material. You will find no covers or fillers of any sort here. All instruments are REAL, and played by me. The instrumentation consists of Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Drums, Various Percussion Instruments, and Vocals. There are absolutely no studio alterations, additional amounts of needless fancy effects, triggers, or electronics of any kind in this music. What you will hear, is pure, raw, dark, original material without conforming to the 'trve' stereotype
Unfortunately, this is my only webpage. Since I am not out to make any sort of considerable profit from my art I thus do not have the means to spend the money and time on a true domain page - as much as I would like to. I can only take advantage of these free mainstream media outlets to distribute my art. In a sense using the mainstream to combat it: your enemy is your friend.
BOTHILDIR is NOT influenced by Alcohol or any Drugs/Substances, and supports all Alcohol and Substance free lifestyles.
BOTHILDIR endorses PETA

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/11/2005
Band Website: bothildir.net
Band Members: ARDROTH: All Instruments & Vocals
Influences: Black Metal:
EMPEROR, Ihsahn, Burzum, Windir, Darkthrone, Alcest, Vinterland, Dimmu Borgir, Old Man's Child, Satyricon, Mayhem, Enslaved, Graveworm, Summoning, Dawn, Arcturus, (Early) Cradle of Filth, Dissection, (Early) Ulver, Borknagar, Rotting Christ, (Early) Extol, In Memoriam, Thorns, Anaal Nathrakh, Agathodaimon, Dornenreich, Gorgoroth, Antestor, etc.

Classical:
Rachmaninoff, Vivaldi, Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Teleman, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Mozart, James Horner, John Williams, Philip Glass, Brad Fiedel, Ihsahn (Thou Shalt Suffer), Enya, etc.
Sounds Like: BOTHILDIR
Record Label: self-produced/released
Type of Label: None

My Blog

BOTHILDIR MP3’s NOW AVAILABLE!

BOTHILDIR "FOR WHAT ONCE WAS" now available in MP3 formatThat's right.  Now you can download this album directly from me.  I am charging $3 for this service, which you may pay using Paypal (...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

BOTHILDIR ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SPLIT CD!

Greetings all.  I'm pleased to announce that BOTHILDIR will be collaborating on a forthcoming Split CD with the mighty and humbling HALLOWED BUTCHERY (http://www.myspace.com/hallowedbutchery)I'm ...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:13:00 PST

Update: 5-18-07

As many of you may know, Bothildir has been on somewhat of a hiatus for the time being.  I'm currently in the process of seeking independent labels who may be interested in helping me out.  ...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Fri, 18 May 2007 08:59:00 PST

Reviews of

Here are some reviews for my CD from various people on the net, feel free to add your own reviews/comments!:"The US black metal scene is over-saturated withun-endearing and artificial replica's. It's ...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:15:00 PST

Shadar Logoth VIDEO

Check out SHADAR LOGOTH live from the 10-20 Halloween show:-"Of The Lanterns"http://youtube.com/watch?v=IIW3MJJog6sand...-end of "Phantom Destination"http://youtube.com/watch?v=QcWjByB-aQQ-Ardroth.. .
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:53:00 PST

"For What Once Was..." now sold at BULL MOOSE MUSIC!

I have recently delivered several copies of "For What Once Was..." to all Maine (and one NH) Bull Moose Music Locations (with the exception of Sanford).  If you live near a Bull Moose M...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 01:28:00 PST

NEW FULL SONG UP NOW!

I have uploaded a full track from BOTHILDIR.  This is the re-released/re-recorded version of "Entities of Putrid Cognizance" that appears on the album For What Once Was... Enjoy, -Ardroth ...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 05:35:00 PST

SHADAR LOGOTH gig

SHADAR LOGOTH recently played in Brunswick, Maine at the Knights of Columbus hall supporting DIVINITY DESTROYED on Sat. 27.  The show went extremely well with an amazing crowd response and local ...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Mon, 29 May 2006 10:34:00 PST

REVIEW "FOR WHAT ONCE WAS"!

You can now submit reviews of my album "For What Once Was..." on Metal-archives.com if you are a member there.  Go to www.metal-archives.com and type Bothildir in the Search queue and you will be...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Tue, 02 May 2006 10:52:00 PST

Seeking interviews

BOTHILDIR is currently in the process of seeking webzines/individuals/organizations interested in interviews... If you would like to hear my music, and would like to help promote it just send me a mes...
Posted by BOTHILDIR on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:42:00 PST