Danefae
Danefae | |
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| Origin | Aalborg, Denmark |
| Genres | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Danefae is a Danish progressive metal band formed in 2017 by singer Anne Olsen, who was later joined by guitarist Anders Mogensen, bassist Carl Emil Tofte Jensen and drummer Jonas Agerskov at the Royal Academy of Music in Aalborg. The group is noted for blending progressive metal music with Nordic folk elements.
History
Danefae was formed in 2017 as a solo project of singer Anne Olesen.[1][2] Later in 2019, at the Royal Academy of Music[3] in Aalborg, drummer Jonas Agerskov and guitarist Anders Mogensen, who used to play together, joined forces with Olsen and bassist Carl Emil Tofte Jensen,[4] establishing the group's first and current line-up. The band bears its name from the Danish concept.[5]
Their first album, Tro, was released in 2022.[3][1] Their second effort, Trøst ("comfort" or "solare" in Danish[3][1]), was released in January 2025, promoted by the singles "Blind",[6] "Fuglekongen",[7] and "Natsværmer",[2] all released in the year before. "Fuglekongen" is built on the melody of Camille Saint-Saëns's Danse macabre.[7]
Style
Danefae's music is usually defined as progressive metal[8][7][6] with an ethereal feeling[3][9][6] and Nordic folk elements.[8][9][1] They were also described as gothic.[9]
The band's lyrics are in their native Danish[3] and Anne Olesen's voice has been compared to those of Kate Bush and Björk.[3]
They have been compared to acts like Gojira, Opeth, Heilung and fellow Danish act Huldre.[6][8][10]
Members
Current members
- Anne Olesen – vocals, piano[1] (2017–present)
- Anders Mogensen – guitar (2019–present)
- Carl Emil Tofte Jensen – bass (2019–present)
- Jonas Agerskov – drums (2019–present)
Discography
Studio albums
- Tro (2022)
- Trøst (2025)
Live albums
- Lifa (2017)
- Lifa Iotungard (2024)
Singles
- "Blind" (2024)
- "Fuglekongen" (2024)
- "Natsværmer" (2024)
References
- ^ a b c d e Bob (30 January 2025). "Danefae – Trøst". The Progspace. Archived from the original on 26 March 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ a b Hull, Vaim (30 November 2024). "Danish progressive metal quartet Danefae seeks the light on third single 'Natsværmer' from sophomore album 'Trøst'". GRIMM Gent. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Hobson, Rich; Aberback, Brian; Shutler, Ali; Mills, Matt; Leivers, Dannii (1 March 2025). "4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on 17 July 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Sørensen, Peter Linderoth (8 November 2021). "Generator giver nye bands et skub: Jonas og Anders vendte tilbage til Ringkøbing for en dag". dbrs.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Vigezzi, Jacopo (13 February 2025). "[Interview] Exclusive interview with Danish Progressive Metal band Danefae". Prog Rock Journal. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d Hobson, Rich (20 September 2024). "The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear right now". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on 13 July 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Ewing, Jerry (8 November 2024). "Great prog you must hear from Nine Stones Close, Tiberius, Krokofant and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week!". Prog. Archived from the original on 13 July 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Mills, Matt (10 July 2025). "The essential guitar albums of 2025 that you (probably) missed". Guitar.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Pertola, Petteri (11 February 2025). "Danefae - Trøst". Rockfreaks.net. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ Nilsson, Tobias. "Danefae - Copenhell 2025". Metalmoments.net. Retrieved 8 September 2025.