Interview: Draugr & Kaalfinn from Thurs

Band: Thurs

Genre: Pure Norse Heathen Metal

Year Formed: 2005

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Members: Draugr Skaldvard: Vocals
Likskuggi: Lead Guitars
Blekkjesdrotten: Rhythm Guitars
Dargoth Raatne: Bass
Kaalfinn: Battery

Website: http://www.thurs.biz/

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thursband

Interview with: Draugr & Kaalfinn

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What is Pure Norse Heathen Metal?

     "We are not sure what genre to put our music, there's elements of black/death/folk/viking metal in our music... Pure Norse Heathen Metal is a slogan that we came up with , we have norse roots, and the lyrics in our songs comes from vikings, norse mythology, old norwegian folklore tales basicly.... When you hear Thurs, you will hear the sound of Pure Norse Heathen Metal!"

What should some one expect to hear when they play you album "Myths and Battles from the Paths Beyond"?

     "Easily summond, Pure Norse Heathen Metal!"

Where can someone pick up this album?

     "Various webshops, or directly from us!"

What bands influence your music?

     "Kampfar, Amon Amarth, Thyrfing, Mitothyn, Enslaved, Satyricon, Mayhem, Windir"

The band formed in 2005, how do you feel about the bands career?     
     "Well we have released an album and played small and larger gigs, but we have not yet come to work with bigger promoters and labels yet. We are still going strong, so the bands career will keep growing we think! We are currently working on material for a second album, and looking for a potential label, and we want to play more gigs around the world!"