Svartidauði

Svartidauði is an Icelandic black metal band from Reykjavik. Emerging in the mid-2000s underground, their 2012 debut Flesh Cathedral became a cult record; Revelations of the Red Sword was released in 2018 on Ván Records and received positive reviews for its melodic, progressive reinvention of the band's sound.

Review sources mention drummer Magnús Skúlason and guitarist Þórir Garðarsson. Revelations of the Red Sword was released in December 2018 by Ván Records. The band is frequently identified as part of a modern Icelandic black metal wave influenced by bands such as Deathspell Omega and Blut aus Nord (as noted in reviews).

Icelandic black metal band Svartidauði evolved from raw mid-2000s underground roots to a more melodic, progressive, and dynamic sound. Their debut Flesh Cathedral (2012) became a cult record; Revelations of the Red Sword (2018, Ván Records) continues that trajectory with shorter, more varied compositions. Review highlights strong production, notable drumming by Magnús Skúlason and guitar work by Þórir Garðarsson, and overall reaffirmation of the band's standing in the extreme scene.

For:Fans of black metal, avant-garde/ progressive extreme metal, and listeners interested in the Icelandic metal scene.