Slavia was a Norwegian black metal band formed as Dreygjarnir in 1994 in Kongsberg, by Jonas Raskolnikov Christiansen. The band changed their name to Slavia in 1997, and were later based in Bergen, where Christiansen attended university. The band's lineup has featured members from Taake, Deathcult, Disiplin, Enslaved and Black Flame.
On 17 November 2011, Christiansen died of colon cancer at age 31. A memorial concert, originally a benefit concert to raise funds for his treatment, took place the following day at Garage in Bergen, and featured sets by Gravdal and Helheim, with Niklas Kvarforth of Shining performing with the former, in addition to a Darkthrone and Satyricon set performed by Nocturno Culto, Satyr, Frost, and Hoest. As the only official member of Slavia, the band's existence ceased with Christiansen's death.
Band members Former members Jonas Raskolnikov Christiansen – vocals, all instruments Thurzur – guitar Aindiachai – guitar Haakon Nikolas Forwald – guitar Nattsjel – guitar Aquilion – guitar Trond Mjøen – guitar Dreggen – guitar Hoest – bass Mr. Roy Kronheim – bass Seidemann – bass m:A Fog – drums Daniel Wakin – drums Former session members
Mats Engen – bass
Former live members Goatpromoter Lava – guitars, drum programming Fordervelse – drums
Discography Studio albums Strength and Vision (2007) Integrity and Victory (2011) Live albums
Live in Bergen 2007 (2007
EPs
Norwegian Black Terror Assault (2003) Styrke og Visjon (2006)
Demos
Spectral Fascination (1998) Collective Trash (1999) Not of This World (1999) Gloria in Excelsis Sathan (2001) Collective Black Trash (2002) Promo 2002 (2002) Promofuck 2003 (2003) C.O.D. (2004)
References
External links Official website Official MySpace profile