🎶 Tarfödd
🌎Skellefteå, Sweden
📀 Skyfall
® Purity Through Fire
📅 05/06/2026

TÅRFÖDD, the personal project of Swedish multi-instrumentalist Simon Lindgren, are a rather unique case in the modern Black Metal scene. Although formed only in 2022, within just a few years they have managed to build an impressively rich discography: six full-length albums — three released in 2024, two in 2025 and one more this year — along with two EPs, while a third one, “Skyfall” is scheduled for release in June, in addition to several singles and collaborations.

Only two and a half months after the release of their latest full-length album, “Mörker täcker livets ljus”, TÅRFÖDD return with a four-track EP running approximately 32 minutes, once again showcasing Lindgren’s talent for melancholic, atmospheric and melodic Post/Black Metal compositions.

The release opens with the two versions of “Förödelse.” The first is an outstanding instrumental interpretation driven by classical guitar, highlighting Lindgren’s compositional sensitivity. “Förödelse II,” on the other hand, presents a far more extreme approach, adding drums and harsh vocals to the same musical foundation. Nevertheless, throughout the entire EP the vocals mainly serve a supporting role, as the true protagonist in TÅRFÖDD’s music is clearly the atmosphere and emotional depth created by the instrumentation itself.

“Den enes död…..” begins with a mid-tempo instrumental introduction before the familiar growls make their entrance. Around the middle of the track, clean vocals also appear, although they lack the intensity and theatrical quality that would better suit the song’s post-black character. Particularly effective, however, are the moments when the drums raise both the tension and tempo of the composition.

The EP closes with “En värld i spillror” (“A World in Ruins”), one of the most emotionally charged tracks of the release. While it begins with an acoustic guitar passage that creates a deceptive sense of calmness, the vocalist’s harsh growls quickly shatter that illusion. For nearly nine minutes, the listener experiences an emotional rollercoaster through constant shifts in intensity, melodic bridges that briefly allow space to breathe, and abrupt returns to a harsh musical reality.

With “Skyfall,” Lindgren attempts to paint a concise yet powerful portrait of a bleak world, perhaps inspired by the overwhelming reality currently experienced across the globe. The guitars play a central role in shaping the atmosphere, while the drums effectively dictate the transitions between tempos and dynamics. The extreme vocals are quite strong overall, whereas the limited clean vocals remain the weakest aspect of the release. In the end, this is a highly worthwhile recommendation for fans of atmospheric and melodic Black Metal.

 ★ 7.5/10
✍🏻 Kostas Boudoukos