Bilskirnir

The Profile

Bilskirnir is a German one‑man pagan black metal project led by Widar, active since the mid‑1990s. The music is raw, riff‑driven and steeped in Germanic pagan themes, with clear influences from Burzum and Graveland.

German project led solely by Widar; active since the mid‑1990s; style: pagan/black metal with raw, lo‑fi production; influences cited in reviews include Burzum and Graveland; has covered Burzum (Gebrechlichkeit) and Graveland (Through the Occult Veil) on releases; known for demos, EPs, splits and albums within the underground scene.

Two DeBaser reviews portray Bilskirnir as a German one‑man pagan black metal project led by Widar, steeped in raw, lo‑fi ferocity and ancestral themes. Atavismus des Glaubens is praised for its solemn riffs and visceral delivery. The split Totenheer/Rammbock highlights Bilskirnir’s strength (including a Burzum cover), while the companion band underwhelms. Influences referenced include Burzum and Graveland. Recommended for die‑hard genre fans.