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Drottnar | |
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 Drottnar live at Elements of Rock 2013 in Switzerland. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Vitality |
| Origin | Fredrikstad, Norway |
| Genres | Folk metal, black metal,[1][2] death-doom, avant-garde death metal,[3] viking metal,[1][3] mathcore |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Endtime (2006–present) Momentum Scandinavia (2003) Plankton (2000) |
| Members | Karl Fredrik Lind Håvar Wormdahl Glenn-David Lind |
| Past members | Bengt Olsson Sven-Erik Lind Bjarne Peder Lind |
| Website | drottnar.com |
Drottnar is an extreme metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway. Formed in 1996, the band has released four albums, Spiritual Battle (2000), Welterwerk (2006), Stratum (2012) and Monolith (2019) and an EP titled Anamorphosis (2003). The first album was released on UK label Plankton Records. They are currently signed to Swedish label Endtime Productions (Extol, Antestor, Crimson Moonlight).[4][5]
Drottnar is the plural (sing. Drottinn, Norwegian "Drott") of an Icelandic word for master, ruler or king. Originally adopting a Viking image,[6] the band is currently known for their peculiar thematics and live shows where they use military uniforms reminiscent of the Soviet style.
- ^ a b Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Drottnar". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ Wagner, Wilson, pp. 276–277.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
CR61was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ (name redacted) (2004-08-20). "Drottnar - Anamorphosis". Metal.de. Versus: Media UG. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- ^ Skjæringrud, Morgan (2003-09-20). "Drottnar". Musikkavisen (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Vitality". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2010-12-09.