Sargeist

Sargeist is a Finnish black metal band formed in 1999. Originally created as a solo project by Shatraug of the Finnish black metal act Horna, he was joined by other members since 2000, who were subsequently released from the band.[1] After the demo recording Tyranny Returns (2001), the line-up was augmented by Hoath Torog and Horns, both from the Finnish black metal outfit Behexen, and this line-up remained stable until 2016.

Sargeist
Hoath Torog from Finnish black metal band Sargeist
Background information
OriginLappeenranta, Finland
GenresBlack metal
Years active1999–present
LabelsWorld Terror Committee
Moribund Records
Associated actsBehexen, Horna
MembersShatraug
VJS
Abysmal
Gruft
Profundus
Past membersHoath Torog
Horns
Vainaja

Both musically and lyrically, Sargeist stays close to the roots of Scandinavian "old school" black metal. Lyrical subjects thus often deal with Satanism and anti-Christian blasphemy, as well as darkness, depression, misanthropy and hate. The band's name combines the two German words, "sarg" (coffin) and "geist" (spirit, ghost), and derives from the song "The Old Coffin Spirit" by the black metal band Rotting Christ. All members go by pseudonyms.

Members
Current members
  • Shatraug (Ville Pystynen) – guitar (1999–present), bass (1999-2008)
  • VJS - guitar (2014–present)
  • Abysmal - bass (2016–present)
  • Gruft - drums (2016–present)
  • Profundus - vocals (2016–present)
Former members
  • Hoath Torog (Marko Saarikalle) – vocals (2002-2016)
  • Horns (Jani Rekola) – drums (2002-2016)
  • Vainaja (Perttu Pakkanen) - bass (2009-2016)
  • Lord Volos – drums (2000)
  • Gorsedd Marter – guitar (2001)
  • Makha Karn – drums (2001)

Discography
Year Title Type
1999NockmaarDemo
2000Heralding the Breath of PestilenceDemo
2001Tyranny ReturnsDemo
2002Reaping with Curses and PlagueSingle (split with Merrimack)
2003Satanic Black DevotionStudio album
2004Wraith MessiahSingle (split with Temple of Baal)
2004In Ruin and Despair(EP) (split with Horned Almighty)
2004Sargeist & Funeral Elegy(EP) (split with Funeral Elegy)
2005Disciple of the Heinous PathStudio album
2006Dead Ravens MemorySingle (split with Bahimiron)
2008The Dark Embrace(EP)
2010Let The Devil InStudio album
2011Lair of Necromancy(EP)
2014Feeding the Crawling ShadowsStudio album
2018UnboundStudio album
2019Death Veneration(EP)
  • 2005: Funeral Curses (compilation album)
  • 2013: The Rebirth of a Cursed Existence (compilation album)
  • 2020: Black Devotion Will Let the Devil In (Boxed set)

References
  1. "Sargeist - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.


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