TAAKE – Steelfest Thursday 15/5 2025 [Day 1]
One of the best bands ever Pt. 2!!
A whole bunch of my all time favourite bands comes from Norway. TAAKE being the one that also has the true sound of Norway. And the soundtrack for my superb first trip along the Norwegian coast by boat in the autumn for about 10 years ago. Melancholy, foggy, rainy, stormy 12 days with the most beautiful sights passing by. Every now and then the most stunning sunrises/sunsets I´ve ever seen in my life. Thats about how TAAKE sound like. #neverfukkenforget
Setlist (⇓) containing all songs from Doedskvad (20th anniversary) and a handfull other greats. Amazing gig!
“The band was formerly known as Thule (1993-1995); Hoest then changed the name to Taake (the Norwegian word for “fog”) in 1995 because he wanted the name to reflect the genuine Norwegian spirit of his music and lyrics. It is also a patriotic tribute to the fog that surrounds the seven mountains in his hometown, Bergen.” – Metal ArchivesLive clips by GRONNENHELL, Doomed 2 travel, J, Tales From The Frontline] (⇓)
Collected notes & links:
– Latest release: Et hav av avstand Full-length 2023 (⇓)
– Label: Dark Essence Records
facebook.com/taakeofficial
metal-archives.com/bands/Taake
Steelfest.fi
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