Aktarum

about

Aktarum is a Belgian Folk Metal band born in 2005. The band distinguished itself with their "Troll Metal" sounds and stories. The music combines heavy loud riffing with epic melodies. Telling tales of battles, parties of the village of Aktarum. The 5 Trolls spread those stories on stage, sharing their will of partying with every one. Formed by Keyboard player Trollour and Guitar player Trollaklass in 2005, Aktarum quickly distinguished itself with their party sound on stage. A first demo came out in 2007 and the band took the first round of Ensiferum and a few months later, of Eluveitie and Heidevolk. The first album "Gang Of Trolls" came out in 2010 and the trolls toured in France and Belgium with Russian band Arkona. The end of the tour took place in Zürich opening for Moonsorrow. For 4 years, the band kept on promoting itself and opened for different bands that made the history of metal: Turisas, Samaël, Alestorm, Stratovarius, Behemoth.In 2012, Aktarum was invited to play at the mythical Pagan fest in Germany with Eluveitie/Korpiklaani/Primordial/Equilibrium/Heivelok/... Right after that the band went on a Czech republic tour with Nothgard. It was time to make another release. In 2014 the band released the "Game of Trolls" EP recorded at the Noise Factory Studio. Their music became more precise and fast thanks to the arrival of the new drummer "Trollhammer" and the second guitar player "Trollbard". Until 2018, the band worked on the new album that represents the