Fimbulwinter

In Norse mythology, Fimbulvetr (or fimbulvinter), commonly rendered in English as Fimbulwinter, is the immediate prelude to the events of Ragnarök. It simply means ''Mighty Winter".

Summary

Fimbulvetr is the harsh winter that precedes the end of the world and puts an end to all life on Earth. Fimbulwinter is three successive winters where snow comes in from all directions, without any intervening summer. During this time, there will be innumerable wars and ties of blood will no longer be respected: the next-of-kin will lie together and brothers will kill brothers.

The event is described primarily in the Poetic Edda. In the poem Vafþrúðnismál, Odin poses the question to Vafþrúðnir as to who of mankind will survive the Fimbulwinter. Vafþrúðnir responds that Líf and Lífþrasir will survive and that they will live in the forest of Hoddmímis holt.

This mythology might be related to the extreme weather events of 535–536 which resulted in a notable drop in temperature across northern Europe. There have also been several popular ideas about whether or not this particular piece of mythology has a connection to the climate change that occurred in the Nordic countries at the end of the Nordic Bronze Age dating from about 650 BC. Before this climate change, the Nordic countries were considerably warmer.

Fimbulwinter (band)

Fimbulwinter was a black metal band that was part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. It formed in Oslo during 1992 and released two demos that year. In 1994 it released its only album, Servants of Sorcery. Featuring a cover of Celtic Frost's "Morbid Tales", it was the first release by newly formed Hot Records.

The band broke up shortly after. Guitarist Shagrath joined Dimmu Borgir and bassist Skoll joined Ulver.

The band is named after Fimbulvetr (or Fimbulvinter), an event in Norse mythology.

Members

  • Shagrath (Stian Thoresen) lead guitar, drums
  • Necronos (Morten Lunde) rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Skoll (Hugh Steven James Mingay) bass
  • Orbweaver (Morten Bergseth) drums
  • Discography

  • 1992 Rehearsal (demo)
  • 1992 Rehearsal Demo (demo)
  • 1994 Servants of Sorcery (album)
  • References

  • Sharpe-Young, Garry (2007-04-17). "Fimbulwinter". MusicMight. Retrieved 2008-04-29. 

  • Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Fimbulwinter

    by: Exmortus

    Frostbiting winds engulf the earth
    Commencing the Fimbulwinter
    Spirit of Evil unleashed
    Gathering the hordes of darkness
    All hope is lost
    Spirits of the Grey Wolf swarm the land
    The Sun and Moon grow pale with fear
    The fate of the gods, Death is near
    Ravenous beasts engulf the bringers of life
    Consumed in Primeval Darkness
    Rabid hounds of hell storm the gates
    Annihilation of the weak
    Limb from limb, the bodies tear
    Blood drips from the devouring jaws
    The Fimbulwinter draws near
    Looming darkness consumes all
    Titans rise to slay the gods
    The beginning of the end draws near
    FIMBULWINTER!
    Broken free from my icy prison
    Chains no longer bind my soul
    FIMBULWINTER!
    I gather armies from realms of fire and ice
    Gods are now damned by my revenge
    FIMBULWINTER…DIE!
    Fate of the gods, Death is near
    The Fimbulwinter draws near
    Looming darkness consumes all
    Titans rise to slay the gods
    The beginning of the end draws near
    Rabid hounds of hell storm the gates
    Annihilation of the weak
    Limb from limb, the bodies tear




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