The Thomas Eriksen Podcast

Ep. #27: Sverd (Arcturus) PART 1

The Thomas Eriksen Podcast

Show Notes

It’s been a long time in hibernation, but then, now, it’s back! The podcast returns! Episode 27! As I have mentioned before, I really do enjoy doing these episodes. So, as long as it’s still fun, I’ll keep going. However, it will be at random times as schedules and opportunities allows it to happen. This last weekend I visited Steinar “Sverd” Johnsen (Arcturus and Mortem) at his private rehearsal room/studio, where we got to chat about his journey through music. Sverd was part of the early Oslo scene and created alot of the medieval gear seen in early BM photos. The conversation was crashed however when it turned into a good old party. So, this will be a two parter! I give you part one (the early years) of the story of Sverd! Enjoy! Merch: morkisebakke.no/shop

Sverd’s Links:

facebook.com/steinar.sverd.johnsen

instagram.com/steinar_sverd

facebook.com/arcturusnorway

instagram.com/arcturus_norway/

facebook.com/mortemnorway

instagram.com/mortem_norway

facebook.com/marius.vold.18

facebook.com/hugh.mingay

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