2013-05-22 07:00:57

Ukrainian Black Metallers BALFOR are streaming pre-production versions of two tracks as a demo of what is to come on the band’s sophomore full-length album. “Heralds of the Fall” and “Wolfbreed” were recorded in November 2012 at the Blacklight Studio, Ukraine, with long-time BALFOR producer Dmitry “Yrt Glormkhaoth” Shulgin (VERMIS MYSTERIIS) recording the bass guitars, whilst the band’s former guitarist Alexander “Agnarr” Takhmazov (CONQUEST) recorded lead guitars. Keyboards are by Ivan Popov (AFTERMOON, INFERNO). It is expected that BALFOR will enter the studio to record the full album in the autumn of this year. The two tracks can be heard on the band’s SoundCloud page at http://soundcloud.com/balfor

Having recently announced a lineup change that saw all the former members aside from founder and frontman Thorgeir leave the band, BALFOR is set to play its first show with the new lineup of Thorgeir on vocals and guitars, Warider on guitars and backing vocals, Athamas (DEFERUM SACRUM and RAVENTALE) on bass and vocals and Khaoth (KHORS) on drums, on the 23rd June at the Kilkim Zaibu Festival in Lithuania along with bands like DESTRUCTION, TURISAS, EINHERJER and SOLSTAFIR. BALFOR will play a one hour set which will include old and new songs.

2013-05-12 08:00:40

Ukrainian Black Metallers BALFOR have announced a line up change that sees virtually the whole band depart, with only frontman and guitarist Thorgeir remaining. Commenting on the reason for such a drastic change, Thorgeir said: “We parted ways for a variety of reasons and we hadn't actually worked together for a very long time. This decision was not an easy one, but it was a necessary one that took into account the needs and interests of all the band members, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the guys for all this time we worked together, it was a great experience! But sometimes a change is necessary if you want to move forward”

With work having begun on the sophomore full-length album, BALFOR’s new line up, which consists of Thorgeir on vocals and guitars, Warider on guitars and backing vocals, Athamas on bass and vocals and Khaoth on drums, marks a new stage in the band’s development, one that Thorgeir is very positive about. “We have been rehearsing together since the beginning of the year, and I am now very sure that the new line up works just as well, if not better, than the previous incarnation of BALFOR, because new blood has brought a fresh perspective to the band’s music and a lot of enthusiasm. Warider, the new guitarist, is quite young, but hugely promising, whilst Khaoth has honed his considerable drumming skills with Dark Metallers KHORS. Athamas brings with him not only the experience he has gained with bands like DEFERUM SACRUM and RAVENTALE, but he is also a great vocalist, which is able to give an additional perspective to the BALFOR sound”.

2012-10-04 08:42:00

Anton Thorgeir Primak founder and frontman of Ukrainian Black Metal Band BALFOR announced finishing of cooperation with musicians Erland, Dooms and Dragon-T.

Thorgeir comments:

-“Our ways parted as a result of different circumstances, we haven't worked together for a very long time. This decision was not easy, but it was necessary and considers the interests of all band members. Sometimes changes are necessary if you want to bring a new horizon. I want to thank the guys for all this time we worked together, it was great!

Also I’d like to say for all our fans that BALFOR’s principles remain the same, I’m true to you and continue to work for you on a new album. See you soon and stay fucking metal!"

2011-11-07 11:05:12

In December 2011 Ukrainian barbarians BALFOR will set off for the new march through the European lands along with Belgian black-death metal horde Emptiness. In the limits of the Under The Colours Of Death tour the bands will play more than 20 concerts in Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czechia, Hungary and Ukraine. The special guest is polish black metallers Christ Agony (3d - 5th of December) and Swiss melodic death-black metal band Stortregn (18th - 23d of December).

Dates:
03.12.2011 Poland - Gdynia + Christ Agony, Emptiness
04.12.2011 Poland - Poznań + Christ Agony, Emptiness
05.12.2011 Poland - Torun + Christ Agony, Emptiness
06.12.2011 Poland - Lodz + Emptiness
07.12.2011 Poland – Opole + Emptiness
08.12.2011 Czech Republic - Ostrava + Emptiness
10.12.2011 Germany - Hamburg + Emptiness
13.12.2011 Belgium - Liege + Emptiness
14.12.2011 Belgium - Brussels + Emptiness
15.12.2011 Belgium - Antwerpen + Emptiness
16.12.2011 Netherlands - Eindhoven - Eindhoven Metal Meeting + Sepultura, Morbid Angel, Katatonia, etc.
18.12.2011 Switzerland - Geneva + Stortregn
20.12.2011 Hungary - Debrecen + Stortregn
21.12.2011 Slovakia – Kosice + Stortregn

It was reported earlier that BALFOR will perform at legendary festival Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2011, which takes place from 16th till 17th in Eindhoven, Netherlands in the limits of the tour. The list of the bands confirmed their participation: Sepultura, Morbid Angel Exodus, Katatonia, Kataklysm, Destruction, Exodus, Heaven Shall Burn, Katatonia, Kataklysm, Destruction, Tryptikon, Asphyx, Marduk, God Dethroned, Tankard

2011-05-18 10:08:19

We are glad to inform, that BALFOR will perform at the one of the biggest summer open air festivals of ex-USSR Metal Heads' Mission in the company of Vomitory, Кataklysm, etc. The festival will take place on 4th – 7th of August 2011 in Eupatoria, Crimea. This is the second performance of BALFOR at MHM after 2006.

“MHM was the first big festival we performed at and now after 5 years having experience of playing at big European stages we are glad to back here again” comments the leader of the band Thorgeir (vocal, guitar)

2011-05-17 09:42:18

We are glad to inform, that on 16th of November 2011 BALFOR will perform at the biggest European winter festival Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Ukrainian barbarians will share the stage with monsters of metal from many countries. The bands that already confirmed their participation: Sepultura, Morbid Angel Exodus, Katatonia, Kataklysm, Destruction, Exodus, Heaven Shall Burn, Katatonia, Kataklysm, Destruction, Tryptikon, Asphyx, Marduk, God Dethroned, Tankard

2011-03-28 09:40:26

We are gald to inform that on 15th of July 2011 will perform at German festival Dong Open Air along with Iced Earth, Overkill, Dew-Scented, Evile, HateSphere and many other bands. D-O-A will be the first festival performance of the Ukrainian barbarians at the German lands, but not the first their concert in Germany. Earlier the German fans could see BALFOR on the Decimating Europe Tour 2010 along with brutal Brazilians Infested Blood.

2010-11-23 13:54:02

We are glad to inform that the long awaited album “Barbaric Blood” is published in the last days of 2010.

Disc was published by Singaporean label Pulverised Records (Dissection, Watain, Whiplash, Facebreaker, Amon Amarth) with that BALFOR signed the contract in the end of 2009.

“Barbaric Blood” was recorded in summer 2009 in the Blacklight Studio, Kiev and was mixed and mastered by one of the best studio sound engineers of Ukraine - Shaddar (Semargl, Khors,Tol)

2010-08-01 20:06:09

On the threshold of publishing their new album ”Barbaric Blood” (2010, Pulverised Rec.) BALFOR sets off for European tour. The band will visit Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain and Netherlands. The tour that got the name Decimating Europe Tour 2010 consists of 18 performances and will take place from 09.09.10 till 03.10.10. Brothers-in-arms of BALFOR for this tour will be Brazilian brutallers Infested Blood.

2010-06-10 22:09:09

BALFOR proudly present the cover artwork and track listing of our album, entitled "Barbaric Blood". The "Barbaric Blood" artwork and layout was designed by Martin Saavedra at Uruguay's Spina Studio (ABORTED, DAATH, DIVINITY).

It's always a long journey making an album. First it has to be written and rehearsed. Then it has to be recorded and mastered, and that's where most people think it ends. But it doesn't quite end there. An important factor that everyone forgets about is the artwork, and yet this is often what people notice first. So we are particularly pleased that the artwork for "Barbaric Blood" has been so well executed by Martin of Spina Studio. He has captured both the concept behind the album, and the band itself.

"Barbaric Blood" track listing:

01. From The Ashes (…The Beginning)
02. Behold My Hate!
03. Shadow Of My Raven Wings
04. In A Thunder Of Ancient Glory
05. Pure Barbaric
06. Light's Demise
07. Kingdom's Blood
08. Voices Of Wilderness
09. The Perfect Fire

"Barbaric Blood" was recorded at Blacklight Studio, Ukraine during August 2009, with the effort mixed and mastered by Shaddar.

An official street release date for "Barbaric Blood" will be announced soon.

2010-06-07 15:02:10

We are glad to inform that BALFOR are confirmed as the participants of the one the biggest east-european festivals - GLOBAL EAST ROCK FESTIVAL 2010. On their own land they are honored to share the stage with such heavyweights as Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Oomph!, Obituary, HammerFall, Venom, The Gathering, Rotting Christ, Bonfire, Cemetery Of Scream, Cruachan, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Eluveitie, Haggard, Mayhem, Mnemic, Sabaton, Sirenia.

Festival will take place on 2d – 4th of September 2010 in Kiev, Ukraine.

2010-04-10 12:43:27

BALFOR confirmed their performance at Rockmarathon Festival, (Pecs, Hungary) which takes place on 5th – 11th of July 2010. Ukrainian barbarians will share the stage with The Еxploited, Mayhem, Heaven Shall Burn, Death by Stereo, Ensiferum, Walls of Jericho, Primordial, Pro-pain, Rotting Christ and many others.

2009-10-27 08:06:52

We are very pleased to say that we have inked a deal with Pulverised Records for the release of our debut full length album “Barbaric Blood”, which is due to appear during the first quarter of 2010. We are really excited to be working with a label with the reputation and experience of Pulverised Records for the release of our first full-length album "Barbaric Blood", and we are very much looking forward to our collaboration. As a band, we always gives 101% of ourselves in terms of commitment and this is what we will bring to Pulverised Records.

Pulverised Records A&R had this to say about working with us: “BALFOR is one of those bands that has pretty much the whole package; top-class musicianship and excellent song writing prowess that perfectly describes their brand of Darkened Black Metal. It is our pleasure to be working with BALFOR on their debut album, so expect nothing short of killer head banging riffs blending together with the atmospheric feel that is so essential in Black Metal.”

2009-09-13 12:08:31

With the help of Empire 606 Records/YarProductions was published SATYRICON TRIBUTE - Dominions Of Satyricon in the beginning of this month for which we recorded cover of the song K.I.N.G. There are 12 cover of the Satyricon’s songs from the various periods of time on this tribute. You can get this release via Empire 606 Records catalogues http://www.empire606records.com

SATYRICON TRIBUTE - Dominions Of Satyricon

01. ASHEN LIGHT - The Dark Castle In The Deep Forest
02. DRAGOBRATH - Walk The Path Of Sorrow
03. HVANGUR - In The Mist By The Hills
04. GARDARIKA - Vikingland
05. GJALLARHORN - Woods To Eternity
06. DRAMA - Mother North
07. SELVMORD - Du Som Hater Gud
08. DIABOLICAL NORTH KLANUM - Repined Bastard Nation
09. REDRUM - Fuel For Hatred
10. REVOLT - Possessed
11. BALFOR - K.I.N.G
12. AEON 9 - Now, Diabolical