We survived the Ragnarök, but the next battle, the battle for the Schweinsburg, is coming fast.
However, we have been able to recruit reinforcements from France to help us defend the castle ruins.
Founded in 2021, the melodic black metal band brings razor-sharp riffs and haunting melodies.
Inspired by the relentless immensity of the ocean, the band depicts humanity's struggle against the transcendent and overwhelming forces of nature.
We are very happy to confirm Houle as the last band!

Here is a song of their album “Ciel Cendre Et Misère Noire”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_7H3ZYTMLQ&ab_channel=AtmosphericBlackMetalAlbums

As the second last band, we are pleased to present to you the following band, which came together in 2014, in honor of the ancient forest, its power and its magic. With their incomparable aura, they blend the essence of raw and furious black metal with the soothing beauty of atmospheric soundscapes and melancholic melodies. To date, they have released six albums, while their latest album “Nightside” was released in February this year via Napalm Records. The live show of the nature-worshipping band Grima in this dreamlike setting, which is embedded in the breathtaking nature of the southern Harz, will provide many unforgettable moments.

Here is a song from the current album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYcI390LQfc

We wish you all happy and relaxing holidays and we hope you can spend the time with your loved ones!
We are very pleased to announce another top-class band and the headliner for Saturday at this year's Dark Troll.
The band already showed their enthusiasm for the location and the festival two years ago, so we are very happy to welcome the Irish band Primordial again. With their powerful mixture of epic Celtic folk and brute black metal, which is skillfully paired with majestic melodies and Alan's unmistakably rough voice, the band has been captivating audiences for 34 years. Intense and emotional lyrics inspire and provide one goosebump moment after another.

Here is the title track to their latest album “How It Ends”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb-uKgHHMHk

We are very sorry, but due to an internal conflict Severoth decided to cancel their show.
We have to accept this with a heavy heart and respect this decision. However, we can already announce with great anticipation that the band will make up for their show next year.
But enough of the woe, we are looking forward that we found a more than worthy replacement with old friends very quickly.
None other than our Hungarian friends from Sear Bliss will be honoring us again at the Dark Troll Festival after six years.
With over 30 years of band history and nine albums under their belt, they are true pioneers of atmospheric black metal. The veterans know how to skillfully incorporate their unique selling point, the trombone, into their music, which creates an incredible amount of atmosphere and a breath of fresh air, especially live on stage.
We are looking forward to a rousing show. Take a look and listen to their video from the current album "Heavenly Down": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTNbpuu99c

Next one please.
Founded in 2003, the band has released five albums and a demo till now.
They were inspired by the great black metal bands of the 90s and 2000s and have developed their very own style over time.
Their latest album “Portal” is the first to be entirely in German. Irem from Leipzig have completely convinced us and we are already looking forward to the band.

We would like to warmly recommend you to take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KzYifAFKf4&ab_channel=Irem-Topic

Some of you may have already spotted it.
We think trolls and shamans go well together, which is why we are delighted to welcome NYTT LAND, a duo from the frostbitten, dark and brooding woods of Siberia, to our stage.
A shamanistic ritual in one of the most mythical locations the festival world has to offer will provide unforgettable goosebump moments.
They have ten albums with them, while the follow-up album “Songs of the Shaman” will be released on May 16th.
If you don't know the band yet, you should definitely give them a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Cph-aieWY&ab_channel=NYTTLAND

So let's get started and finally finalize the line up.
We'll start with some very good friends of ours who have always supported us. We have also been supporting the band since we became aware of them and were able to bring them to Germany for the first time in 2022.
We are delighted to welcome the Scottish band Ruadh back to the old walls of the Schweinsburg.
The solo project of mastermind Tom Perett was founded in 2018 and this time he brings album number four with him, while the follow-up album is already in the making.
Epic, melodic Celtic metal meets black metal and deals with the history and mythology of the Scottish nation.

You can listen to the musical interpretation of the Sack of Berwick here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahcS9bw0JFk&ab_channel=RuadhVEVO

With immediate effect, Maik will no longer be part of the Dark Troll Festival. He will be kicked out without hesitation. We do not tolerate any form of sexual assault, violence or sexism. We and our crew stand for respectful and open cooperation. There is not a millimeter of room for violence and sexual assault in our ranks.

It's been quiet long enough.
We have promised you three more bands and we want to present the first of them to you today.
Every year we have made it our tradition to present you at least one band that is celebrating their Germany debut at our festival.
This year it's Senntus from our beautiful neighboring country Austria.
The dark metal band from Styria was founded in 2011 and has released one demo and four albums till now. Recently, an EP was added which follows on seamlessly and knows how to convince with dark and eerie lyrics. Fine melodies, thundering blasts, driving drums paired with dreamy elements are catchy and inspire the listener.

Here is a song from the EP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XXXc5MHS6Q&ab_channel=SenntusOfficial