Toroidh
Encyclopedia
Toroidh is a martial music project by Swedish
musician Henrik Nordvargr Björkk
(of industrial
band Maschinenzimmer 412 fame). Bjorkk has described it as a continuation of Folkstorm, his previous project.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
musician Henrik Nordvargr Björkk
Nordvargr
Nordvargr is the most commonly used name for Swedish musician Henrik Nordvargr Björkk.-Early Influence:In the late seventies Björkk became aware of music recorded by bands such as Kiss. After this he began buying music on a regular basis, staying true to the metal scene throughout his early teens...
(of industrial
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
band Maschinenzimmer 412 fame). Bjorkk has described it as a continuation of Folkstorm, his previous project.
Quote
- Question: Back to Toroidh and to your World War II fascinations. What is so interesting in this period of world history that has so much influenced yourself?
- Answer: It is such a good example of the madness of mankind, and it was something that really affected more or less the whole world. What fascinates me most is the dedication that people had died for their countries and for their beliefs...
Releases
- For The Fallen Ones (Eternal Soul Records, 7")
- Europe Is Dead (Cold SpringCold Spring (label)Cold Spring is an independent record label based in Northamptonshire, England, specialising in "all forms of extreme media, but particularly: black/dark Ambient, Neo-classical/Neo-folk, Orchestral, Power Electronics/Noise, Japanese Noise, Minimal, Death Industrial, Dark Soundtracks, Experimental,...
, 2001, CD) - Those Who Do Not Remember The Past Are Condemned To Repeat It (205 Recordings, 2001, CD & LP)
- Enter Nordvargr, one track on compilation (Old Europa CafeOld Europa CafeOld Europa Cafe is an Italian independent record label and mail order service specializing in ambient music, noise music, electronic music, and industrial music. It is based in Pordenone. Originating in the early 1980s Old Europa Cafe began as a small cassette label. Some of the original Old...
, 2002, 2xCD) - Start Over (Neuropa Records, 2003, 2x7")
- Testament (205 Recordings, 2003, CD)
- Chamber, one track on compilation (Cold SpringCold Spring (label)Cold Spring is an independent record label based in Northamptonshire, England, specialising in "all forms of extreme media, but particularly: black/dark Ambient, Neo-classical/Neo-folk, Orchestral, Power Electronics/Noise, Japanese Noise, Minimal, Death Industrial, Dark Soundtracks, Experimental,...
, 2003, CD) - United in Blood (together with Arditi) (Neuropa Records, 2004, CD)
- A Final Testimony, one track on compilation (Seküencias De Culto, 2004, 2xCD)
- Offensiv! (Eternal Soul Records, 2004, CD)
- European Trilogy (War Office Propaganda, 2006, 3 CD boxset)
- The Final Testament (Eternal Pride Productions, 2006, CD)
- Segervittring (Neuropa Records, 2007, CD)
External links
- Official Toroidh website
- Interview with Toroidh by PN
- Toroidh entry at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...