Taake

Taake is a Norwegian black metal project from Bergen, formed in the early 1990s and centred on the vocalist/multi-instrumentalist known as Hoest. The debut album Nattestid Ser Porten Vid (1999) is widely regarded in the reviews as a modern black metal landmark. Taake is known for Norwegian-language lyrics, often printed in runic characters, stark black-and-white artwork and a sound that mixes raw attack with melodic elements.

Hoest frequently records most instruments on Taake records. Reviews and album credits cite guest appearances on Noregs Vaapen by Nocturno Culto, Attila Csihar and Demonaz. Lyrics are typically in Norwegian and the band has strong ties to the Bergen black metal scene.

Taake is a Norwegian black metal project centred on Hoest, formed in the early 1990s and debuting with Nattestid Ser Porten Vid (1999). Reviews on DeBaser praise the debut as a classic, note consistent Norwegian-language lyrics and runic booklet text, and describe later albums as evolving but retaining core black-metal traits. Guest appearances (Nocturno Culto, Attila Csihar, Demonaz) and Hoest's multi-instrumental role are repeatedly mentioned.

For:Fans of Norwegian/old-school black metal and listeners who appreciate raw yet melodic black metal.