After a few quieter years for the band, they’re back—and they’ve brought a new album with them. Their album “Stormvingar” was released just a few days ago, seamlessly picking up where the Swedish folk-metal band’s fantastic previous albums left off.
It will have been five years since they last visited us, and we’re really looking forward to once again enjoying their dynamic, captivating music and their high-energy live show.

Welcome to the castle ruin, Grimner!

After three years, the exceptional Australian band led by mastermind Dis Pater is returning to our castle.
The atmospheric black metal band was founded in 2007 and has released nine albums to date, captivating us not only on record but also live on our stage in 2024.
The band explores a wide range of themes, including death, outer space, spirituality, mythology, and misanthropy.

Welcome to the castle ruin, Midnight Odyssey!

Next up is the eighth band.
It’s been an incredible twelve years since they were last with us.
A lot has happened during that time, so it was about time for the guys and girls to come back and see us again.
Founded in 2007, this black symphonic folk metal band has released four albums to date and will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with us next year.

Welcome to the castle ruins, Munarheim (official)!

What a great day to give you a band update—don’t you agree?

We’re thrilled that the band will be gracing us with their presence at Dark Troll once again after a 13-year hiatus. Although they did play at our castle—at Fimbul—back in 2020, it’s still been way too long!

This exceptional Austrian post-black metal band was formed in 2011 and has released eight albums to date.

Themes of despair, loss, love, and existential struggles have always formed the foundation of their unmistakable sound.

One thing is certain: it’s going to be an emotionally intense experience, no matter what.

Welcome to the castle ruins, Harakiri for the sky!

Today we have the flyer featuring all the bands confirmed so far.

Of course, we haven’t been sitting idle and have already booked more great bands for the sixteenth Dark Troll.

With this post, however, we’re taking a short summer break before continuing with the next band announcements.

We’re thrilled that the group led by our longtime friend Ingo will be joining us for the third year in a row.

Once again, they’ll be bringing back their workshop, which has been very well received by all of you. But that’s not all—a very special surprise also awaits you next year. Stay tuned!

We’ll reveal more at a later date.

Founded in 2025, this ritual folk band is made up of top-notch, experienced musicians and has already proven with its first two songs that it can stand shoulder to shoulder with the biggest names in the genre.

Welcome to the castle ruin, Alraunen!

We are thrilled to announce that Sebastian Görlach (founding member of Décembre Noir) will celebrate the live world premiere of his new project with us at the Dark Troll Festival!

Melodic death metal meets slow-burning doom, whose heaviness and melancholy provide the perfect backdrop for the songs’ themes. The riffs feel both familiar and fresh—an echo of the past, yet with a distinctly personal touch.

The songs revolve around the depths of human despair, traumatic experiences, and a sense of existential hopelessness. They also explore inner turmoil, guilt, loss, and the darker sides of human nature.

Welcome to the castle ruins, Avertat!

Here’s a song from their debut album, Dead End Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c9Xi_tboLg

Following our successful "Veil of Darkness" tour together last April, we're thrilled to welcome our new friends to Dark Troll for the first time.
Founded in 2015, this black metal band led by Obscura and A. Morthaemer has released three albums to date.
We're excited that they'll be playing a very exclusive set for us and premiering new songs from their upcoming album live.
Traditional black metal—dark and triumphant, performed with passion and authenticity.

Here's the title track from their latest album, "Veil of Death, Ruptured":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZaKLAKlQc

Welcome to the castle ruins, Asagraum!

Time flies—band number three was our headliner at the very first Dark Troll an incredible thirteen years ago.

Now we're thrilled to welcome them back next year, as they return after fourteen years to celebrate one of their rare live performances with us.

The heirs of Negură Bunget present their atmospheric/progressive folk black metal in its many facets, transcending genre boundaries and standing as a flagship of the Romanian extreme metal scene.

Here's a song from their 2012 debut album "Dar de duh":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6jilw-6X_E

Welcome to the castle ruins, Dordeduh!

Here comes band number two!

Founded in 2020, this Swiss black metal duo has already made a name for itself across Europe with its haunting, atmospheric sound. The two musicians have released two albums and an EP to date.

Through haunting melodies and dark lyrics, they explore inner darkness, interpersonal tensions, and existential despair. Driven by an atmosphere of bitterness and coldness, they create soundscapes that are as captivating as they are unsettling.

Here’s a song from their latest album, 'Stiller Abschied': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOvjcUN4fBU

Welcome to the Castle ruins Bedrängnis!