Sargeist is a Finnish black metal band formed in 1999. Originally a solo project by Shatraug of Finnish black metal act Horna, other members have joined, and subsequently left, since 2000. After the demo Tyranny Returns (2001), Hoath Torog and Horns, both from Finnish black metal outfit Behexen, joined the line-up, which remained stable until 2016.
Sargeist stays close to Scandinavian "old school" black metal. Lyrics deal with Satanism and anti-Christian blasphemy, as well as darkness, depression, misanthropy and hate. The band's name combines the German words, "sarg" (coffin) and "geist" (spirit, ghost), and derives from Rotting Christ's song "The Old Coffin Spirit". All members use pseudonyms.
MetalSucks stated that their 2010 album, Let the Devil In, was "one of the most important black metal records that wasn’t put out in the 90s."
Members Current members Shatraug (Ville Pystynen) – guitar (1999–present), vocals (1999–2001, 2024–present), bass (1999–2008) Spellgoth (Tuomas Rytkönen) – bass (2024–present) Nur-i-siyah (Álvaro G. S.) – drums (2024–present)
Former members Lord Volos – drums (2000) Gorsedd Marter – guitar (2001) Makha Karn – drums (2001) Hoath Torog (Marko Saarikalle) – vocals (2002–2016) Horns (Jani Rekola) – drums (2002–2016) Vainaja (Perttu Pakkanen) – bass (2009–2016) VJS – guitar (2014–2026) Abysmal (Marko Hirvonen) – bass (2016–2023) Gruft (Roni Sahari) – drums (2016–2023) Profundus (Markus Tuonenjoki) – vocals (2016–2023)
Discography YearTitleType1999NockmaarDemo2000Heralding the Breath of PestilenceDemo2001Tyranny ReturnsDemo2002Reaping with Curses and PlagueSingle (split with Merrimack)2003Satanic Black DevotionStudio album2004Wraith MessiahSingle (split with Temple of Baal)2004In Ruin and Despair(EP) (split with Horned Almighty)2004Sargeist & Funeral Elegy(EP) (split with Funeral Elegy)2005Funeral CursesCompilation album2005Disciple of the Heinous PathStudio album2006Dead Ravens MemorySingle (split with Bahimiron)2008The Dark Embrace(EP)2010Let The Devil InStudio album2011Lair of Necromancy(EP)2013The Rebirth of a Cursed ExistenceCompilation album2014Feeding the Crawling ShadowsStudio album2018UnboundStudio album2019Death Veneration(EP)2020Black Devotion Will Let the Devil InBoxed set2022Transcendental Black Magic(EP) (split with Serpent Noir)2024Sargeist TrilogyBoxed set2025Flame Within FlameStudio album
References
External links Sargeist Official Website (currently unavailable) Sargeist Bandpage on Moribund Records Sargeist on Discogs Interview (2003) with Shatraug by Brett VanPut on Transcending the Mundane of Disciple of the Heinous Path (2005) by J. Bennet on Decibel Magazine