Himinbjorg

HIMINBJORG was founded in 1996 by Zahaah & Elvan. Acoustic instruments joined forces with powerful metal sound shared with mystical and catchy melodies. With its original sound and way of composing, HIMINBJORG succeed to catch the attention of many labels and finally sign a deal with Red Stream Rec (USA) in 1998. 1998 is also the year of the release of the band's debut album, "Where Ravens Fly" and of the Mathrien's arrival in HIMINBJORG. The band showed a new and personal orientation for its music with combination of strong and quiet atmospheres. Zahaah, Elvan, Mathrien "mystical union" is perfect and HIMINBJORG will make a lot of concerts with various session members. HIMINBJORG released its second album "In The Ravens Shadow" in 1999. Inspirations seemed to drive the band to the darkest aspect of its soul. The music now is darker and sharper. In 2000, HIMINBJORG gained international interest and succed to build a strong reputation of impressive live-act. 2000 will be also the year of departure for Elwan, but the band continue its fight . The mini-Cd "Third" (2001) which was recorded in the Lab studio by Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast) show a big musical evolution. It's the time of the maturity with better songs and high quality production. It's in 2002 that "Haunted Shores" was released. This album is the natural following of the musical evolution showed in "Third". Melodies are everywhere and each songs are wealthier and better composed. "Haunted Shores" was the last recording for Red Stream Rec. In November 2002, HIMINBJORG played live in south of France with label mates Nehëmah & Blodsrit during the "From The Past" Tour.HIMINBJORG is now back with a new line-up (Anton & Kahos) and a 4th album called "Golden Age", which is its most impressive album to date and confirm the supremacy of the band under the French pagan Metal scene...