“Another worthy addition to Swartadauþuz’s discography, living up to the expectations that inevitably accompany each of his new creations!” (Metalitalia.com)
Eight days before official release, the enigmatic Swedish collective TROLLDOM – led by Swartadauþuz (BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ, MUVITIUM) – present a full stream of third album, “Tronen“, in collaboration with Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel.
Firm in their conviction that art requires neither explanation nor elaboration, TROLLDOM leave the music to speak for itself. Thus, experience “Tronen” in its entirety here!
Steeped in the atmosphere of mid-90s Swedish Black Metal, TROLLDOM unleash a storm of dark melodies, anthemic leads, evocative vocals and stirring progressions. Driven by the relentless drumming of K. Paradis (BELPHEGOR, MELECHESH) and enriched by the majestic keyboards of Alex Poole (MARTRÖÐ, SKÁPHE), “Tronen” is one of Swartadauþuz’s most compelling, resolute and hook-laden creations to-date.
“Tronen” will be released on CD, vinyl (including an exclusive DMP edition) and digital on October 30th. Special merch – including a t-shirt, zip hoodie & patch – accompanies the release. Pre-orders are possible via DMP’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.
The classicistic Swedish Black Metal band TROLLDOM was founded in 2004 by guitarist, composer and Ancient Records/Mysticism Productions owner Swartadauþuz (BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ, MUVITIUM, AZELISASSATH, GREVE, BALWEZO WESTIJIZ etc).
In 2016 Lik (BEKËTH NEXËHMÜ) joined as the project’s lyricist to further-awaken and channel inner spiritual revelations. First demo, “Av gudablod röd…“, was given a limited release that same year by Greek label Arcane Angels.
After a sequence of delays, the band’s twin debut albums “I Nattens Sken (Genom Hemligheternas Dunkel)” and “Av Gudars Ätt…“, arrived simultaneously in 2022 via Iron Bonehead Productions. Deep expressions of ’90s second-wave Black Metal veneration, both records found TROLLDOM evolving the form: tapping into the otherworldly sense of melancholy typical of Swartadauþuz, propelled by a storming drum session from the esteemed K. Paradis (BELPHEGOR, MELECHESH).
Upcoming third album “Tronen” was written and recorded between 2023-2024, receiving a mix and master from Simón Da Silva (CANCER, MARTRÖÐ, SELBST) at the Empty Hall Studio in early 2025. Again, featuring drums by K. Paradis, “Tronen” continues TROLLDOM‘s quest to break the spirit from false bounds of material existence via symphonic and reverent Black Metal power. The cover artwork was painted by Greallach based on ideas by the band, and depicts rebirth through the gateway of death.
“Tronen” will be released by Debemur Morti Productions in late 2026.
