Vananidr is a black metal band from Stockholm, Sweden, officially born in 2018, but with roots going as far back as the mid ’90s, under the name Hydra. The band underwent several lineup changes along the decades, and in 2010 reformed under the name Synodus Horrenda, a monicker that guitarist and singer Anders “Flame” Eriksson held until 2018, when a new lineup was created under the name Vananidr.
The name Vananidr comes from North mythology and is another name for Njord, one of three Vanir that came to live in Asgard after the warring gods laid down their arms. The four-piece now consists of Anders Eriksson on guitars and vocals, former Amon Amarth drummer Fredrik Andersson on drums, Per Lindström on bass and original Hydra founder Alexis “Titan” Xanthopoulos on guitars. The band has been relentlessy releasing new music, first via Purity Through Fire, then via Black Lion, for the remarkable result of four studio records released in little more than four years.
In 2024, the Swedes chose Avantgarde Music as their new home, through which they will release their new album, scheduled for autumn 2024.
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