Slavia was a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1994 in Kongsberg by Jonas Raskolnikov Christiansen and originally named Dreygjarnir. The band changed their name to Slavia in 1997 and was later based in Bergen where Christiansen attended university. The band's various lineups featured members from Taake, Deathcult, Disiplin, Enslaved and Black Flame.[1]
Slavia | |
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 Slavia live in 2009 in Bergen, Norway | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Dreygjarnir (1994–1997) |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Black metal |
| Years active | 1994–2011 |
| Labels | Drakkar Productions Misantrof ANTIRecords |
| Past members | Jonas Raskolnikov Christiansen Hoest Thurzur Aindiachai m:A Fog |
On 17 November 2011, Christiansen died of colon cancer at age 31.[2] A memorial concert, originally planned as a benefit concert to raise funds for his treatment, took place the following day at Garage in Bergen and featured sets by Gravdal and Helheim, with Niklas Kvarforth of Shining performing with the former, in addition to a Darkthrone and Satyricon set performed by Nocturno Culto, Satyr, Frost, and Hoest.[2][3][4] As the only official member of Slavia, the band's existence ceased with Christiansen's death.
Band members
Former members
- Jonas Raskolnikov Christiansen – vocals, all instruments
- Thurzur – guitar
- Aindiachai – guitar
- Haakon Nikolas Forwald – guitar
- Nattsjel – guitar
- Aquilion – guitar
- Trond Mjøen – guitar
- Dreggen – guitar
- Hoest – bass
- Mr. Roy Kronheim – bass
- Seidemann – bass
- m:A Fog – drums
- Daniel Wakin – drums
Former session members
- Mats Engen – bass
Former live members
- Goatpromoter Lava – guitars, drum programming
- Fordervelse – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Strength and Vision (2007)
- Integrity and Victory (2011)
Live albums
- Live in Bergen 2007 (2007
EPs
- Norwegian Black Terror Assault (2003)
- Styrke og Visjon (2006)
Demos
- Spectral Fascination (1998)
- Collective Trash (1999)
- Not of This World (1999)
- Gloria in Excelsis Sathan (2001)
- Collective Black Trash (2002)
- Promo 2002 (2002)
- Promofuck 2003 (2003)
- C.O.D. (2004)