Norwegian Black Steel Band SARKE Breaks Up

Norwegian black-meets-thrash steel band Sarke has sadly referred to as it a day. Sarke existed between 2008 and 2025, and launched eight albums – Endo Feight in 2024 being their ultimate effort. Sarke‘s lineup over time held fairly a number of legends outdoors founding bassist Sarke – this included Darkthrone‘s Nocturno Culto, Steinar Gundersen of Khold and Spiral Architect, former Enslaved drummer Cato Bekkevold, Spiral Architect drummer Asgeir Mickelson, Kråbøl drummer Terje Kråbøl and guitarist Stian Kråbøl, and plenty of extra.

“After eight albums and an unbelievable journey, Sarke has reached its finish. It has been an honor to create music, carry out reside, and be a part of one thing that has related with so a lot of you. From the very starting, what began as a solo venture shortly developed right into a full band, permitting me to collaborate with musicians I deeply respect.

“We need to prolong our heartfelt due to everybody who has been a part of this journey: our devoted followers, the media, our file labels, and our supervisor Håkon Grav of Photograve Administration, our producer Lars Erik Westby from H-10 Productions, in addition to each musician who has been part of Sarke over time. The lineup adjustments have been by no means simply adjustments—they have been alternatives to work with artists I regarded as much as, and that has been an unbelievable expertise.

“Our debut album Vorunah will at all times maintain a particular place in our hearts, because it was the start of one thing distinctive. On the identical time, we’re proud to have ended issues on a excessive be aware with Endo Feight, an album that actually appears like a worthy conclusion to our story. And, after all, having the prospect to journey and carry out reside for you has been an unforgettable privilege.

“Thanks for being a part of this journey. Your help has meant all the pieces. Sarke could also be ending, however the music and reminiscences reside on. All the very best, Sarke“