HANGATYR: German Black Metallers dropped 4th album • "Sumpf der Fäule" • Oct. 1!

In 2006, the foundation stone for HANGATYR was laid in Bad Sulza, Thuringia. Initially influenced by the pagan hype of the time, BLACK METAL prevailed in its entirety by 2020 at the latest with the third album "kalt".

Inspired by German icons of the genre, with nuances from Norway's glorious nineties, the abysmally intense music of the consistent quartet conjures up an unmistakably unique atmosphere on their new album "Sumpf der Fäule" - produced once again with a strong sound by Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn) in his Chemical Burn Studios.

By autumn 2007, the musicians had been working on the songs for the very first self-titled demo CD, which was produced with complete self-energy. A start was made, a brand was set.


Before the recordings for the debut album "Helwege" could begin, the drum stool had to be occupied in the truest sense of the word. With Michael, a dedicated drummer could be found quickly, who was ready to record in the studio after a short period of familiarization. At the end of February 2010 the time had come: the outstanding "Helwege" could be released.


In the following time, various guest performances were celebrated on suitable stages and further ideas for new songs were collected. HANGATYR set out well prepared in April 2012 to record the album successor "Elements". In February 2013, the last fragments were put together. Alexander Dietz, known from Heaven Shall Burn, mastered the material in his Chemical Burn Studios. In early 2014 the disc was thrown into the scene.

HANGATYR, motivated even more by increasing encouragement and recognition in the genre, continued to pursue their very own vision of violently-biting but firm Black Metal with a clear focus. 


The common path separated in 2017 when founding member Tele and long-time companion Marco left the group. In the same year Basti offered to get on the guitar, which turned out to be a real stroke of luck. His dedication and the experience he brought with him gave HANGATYR a different soundscape.