Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Bergen, Vestland
Status:
Active
Formed in:
2018
Genre:
Melodic Black Metal
Themes:
N/A
Current label:
Unsigned/independent
Years active:
2018-present
Psalmtanic formed in Bergen in 2018 as a melodic black metal project centered on sharp, driving riffs and a modern, streamlined interpretation of the genre. From the outset the band focused on clarity, precision, and momentum, favoring tightly structured songwriting over rawness or atmospheric sprawl. Their debut single Naglet til et kors pĂĄ jorden (2019) introduced this direct and melodic approach, marked by cold riffing and a disciplined sense of intensity.
The full‑length Psalmtanic Verses (2020) expanded this foundation with a more confident and forceful expression of melodic black metal, characterized by crisp production, assertive pacing, and a contemporary Bergen edge. Active independently, Psalmtanic stand as part of a newer wave of Norwegian black metal that emphasizes melodic clarity and focused aggression while maintaining the genre’s traditional darkness.
| Street Judge | Drum programming, Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards |
| See also: Nautilus, Værbitt | |
| Skøyerfanden | Guitars, Bass, Vocals |
| See also: Nautilus, Værbitt | |
| Naglet til et kors pĂĄ jorden | Single | 2019 | Â |
| Psalmtanic Verses | Full-length | 2020 |