Vreid is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 2004 after the breakup of Windir following the death of lead singer and founder Valfar. The remaining members along with new guitarist Ese formed Vreid.

Vreid rose from the ashes of the band Windir after the death of frontman Valfar. Vreid was formed by three former Windir members and a new guitarist, Ese, who was replaced by former Windir guitarist Strom in 2010, making the connection with Windir even stronger than before. Vreid is Norwegian for "Wrath". Compilation appearances:

To av Norges mest hardtslående hardrock og metal band slår seg sammen til en knyttneve av en turnepakke under tittelen « The Devil´s Bell in the Wild North West« Sogndølene i Vreid har reist Sognametal flagget siden tidlig 90-tall og turnert verden rundt med nærmere 600 konserter i …

While embracing the illustrious black metal history as part of their musical heritage, the many iconic bands have now evolved in various directions. Leading the black ‘n roll movement in Norway, VREID are the perfect example of that. The band arose in 2004 from the ashes of WINDIR after the tragic perishing of Terje ‘Valfar’ Bakken.

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Vreid. Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Formed in 2004 after the demise of ”Sognametal” legends Windir. Vreid have released 5 albums & 1 DVD. Their latest album ”V” received fantastic acclaim - 6/6 in Scream Magazine, 5/6 in Norwegian national newspapers VG & Dagbladet, and 9/10 in US main metal mag Decibel to name a few.

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Vreid is a black metal band from Sogndal, Norway. After the tragic death of Valfar in January 2004, the rest of the Windir members decided to end Windir, and put their energy into other projects. Hváll formed a new band, called Vreid.

Norwegian black metal band from Sogndal, formed in 2004. Vreid rose from the ashes of the band Windir after the death of frontman Valfar. Vreid was formed by three former Windir members and a new guitarist, Ese, who was replaced by former Windir guitarist Strom in 2010, making all the band members former Windir members. Vreid is Norwegian for ...

Vreid is a melodic black metal band. Discography: Kraft, Pitch Black Brigade, I Krig, MILORG, V.. Songs: Sokrates Must Die, One Hundred Years, Lifehunger, Black Rites in the Black Nights, The Dead White..