Black metal act SORGOATH has been creating his passion that is music for sometime now. Releasing music, including an album, with further plans to play shows, releasing more music, and expanding the sound to being refreshing and ever evolving from here on out. The person behind this project talks of all of this below.
1. Can you tell us a brief history of how this came to be?
SORGOATH started because I couldn't stop listening to war by Burzum, I wanted to channel my love for black metal and storytelling into something unique. Over time, what began as a creative outlet evolved into a more serious pursuit as I honed my sound and vision.
2. So is this a band or a solo project?
Right now, SORGOATH is a duo project. I handle all main aspects of the music, from writing to production, but I have my vocalist (Mortyss) who I met through vamprs connect feature, he's from Norway and writes the lyrics and does vocals.
3. Where did the idea for the band's name SORGOATH come from and what does it mean?
The name SORGOATH comes from blending two symbolic elements: 'sorg' (Norwegian for ‘sorrow’) representing the melancholic, reflective side of the music, and 'oath' a nod to the traditional imagery and themes in black metal. Together, it encapsulates the dark yet emotional essence of my sound. Not only that but it was a way for me and Mortyss to combine our cultures into a name the norwegian word ‘sorg’ and English word ‘oath’
4. Why did you want to play this genre?
I didn't always like black metal but when I gave it a shot it just resonated with me because of its raw emotion and creative freedom. It allows me to explore themes of darkness, introspection, and storytelling in a way that feels authentic to who I am. Its a good outlet to express the deep emotions or pain I feel.
5. What makes you stand a part from all of the other black metal acts out there?
SORGOATH blends traditional black metal elements with atmospheric and melodic layers (and my signature style you can find under the name reaperguitar) that create a more emotional and immersive experience (example of immersion is my concert for satan song on the album releasing the 28th) I focus heavily on crafting a narrative in my music, so every track feels like a journey. It’s not just about aggression—it’s about emotion and connection.
6. You have a teaser of your music available online, why just the teaser?
The teaser is a way to build anticipation and give listeners a taste of what’s to come. I wanted to create intrigue and let people experience the mood and sound before the full release. It’s like opening the first chapter of a book—you want to leave them wanting more. I plan to keep posting teasers and snippets of songs until release.
7. When can we expect the full-length album to commence, can you express any details on it?
The full-length album (2:11) is going to release between 11/28-11/30 of this year. It’s going to be a conceptual record with themes of jealousy, loss, inner turmoil, envy, and transcendence. Expect a mix of raw black metal aggression and hauntingly melodic passages and even melodic shred in my song ‘Unhinged OD’ which is supposed to resemble the peak of mental chaos—it’s something I’m really proud of. Each track on the album is a story of the same man suffering from different emotions until the outro ‘Avgrunn’ (norwegian for Abyss which is the intro song) where he finally accepts his fate. Not only that each song is 2:11 seconds to express the fleeting passage of time and to show you don't need full length 4-10 minute songs to express an extreme amount of emotion.
8. Do you have any plans to do any shows and or tours?
I’m focusing on the album release first, but live performances are definitely on my radar. I’d love to bring SORGOATH’s atmosphere to the stage, whether through a solo setup or with session musicians for a full-band experience but I feel like it wouldn't be right without Mortyss (seeing as he lives in Norway) and just really doesn't want a public presence, hes more about the purpose of the music than wanting to be popular and famous.
9. Where can we find out more about your music and find you online?
You can find SORGOATH on YouTube (sorgoath) and Instagram (ssorgoath) and TikTok (ssorgoath). These platforms are where I share music, teasers, and updates about upcoming releases and events; you can also check out my personal solo projects under the name reaperguitar on every platform including Spotify, TikTok, Apple Music etc.
10. What else can we expect to see or hear from you for this next year in 2025?
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year. You can expect the release of SORGOATH’s full-length album 2:11 by then, music videos (hopefully) that visually capture the essence of the project, and with enough growth the launch of exclusive merchandise. Beyond that, I’m exploring some collaborations and experimenting with new sounds and musicians to keep the project evolving and keep sorgoaths sound fresh.
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