Myrkur

The Profile

Myrkur is the stage name of Danish musician Amalie Bruun, active since 2014. Her work blends black metal and Nordic folk, and her albums include M (2015), Mareridt (2017), Folkesange (2020), and Spine (2023). She previously performed in the duo Ex Cops.

Data compiled from public, verifiable sources and DeBaser reviews; no speculative content included.

One DeBaser review by Niklaus praises Myrkur’s Folkesange for its purely folk direction, luminous vocals, and Danish-language focus, distancing it from black metal tropes. The piece calls out misogyny and gatekeeping in the extreme-metal scene while noting Wardruna-like atmospheres and Hans Dahl artwork. Overall sentiment: highly positive (5/5).