Slechtvalk is a Dutch Melodic Black Metal band with some folk influences. The name means "Peregrine Falcon", a bird of prey. The band started out as a one-man project by Shamgar. After the release of The War That Plagues the Lands, Slechtvalk grew to a band with members Shamgar, Ohtar, Nath, Grimbold, Hydrith and Fionnghuala. In the following years the were some member changes; the current line-up is: Shamgar - guitar/vocals Ohtar - bassguitar/vocals Seraph - guitar Grimbold - drums Premnath - keys
In the following years the were some member changes; the current line-up is:
Shamgar - guitar/vocals
Ohtar - bassguitar/vocals
Seraph - guitar
Grimbold - drums
Premnath - keys
Their music mostly includes primitive war themes played dark-black-viking way. Their current sound resembles acts like Amon Amarth, Naglfar, Dimmu Borgir.
Discography:
2000 - Falconry
2002 - Chaos & Warfare (Split CD with Kekal)
2002 - The War That Plagues The Land
2005 - At the Dawn of War
2005 - Upon The Fields Of Battle (DVD)
2005 - Thunder of War (Single)
2009 - An Era Of Bloodshed (Compilation CD)
2010 - A Forlorn Throne