Terje " Valfar " Bakken (3 September 1978 – 14 January 2004) was the lead singer and founder of the Norwegian black metal band Windir. Windir was started as a one-man project, but it was expanded into a full band with the release of their third album, 1184.

Jun 9, 2021 · Died of hypothermia: "On January 14, 2004, Terje "Valfar" Bakken went out on a walk towards his family's cabin at Fagereggi, but he never arrived. Three days later, authorities found his body at Reppastølen in the Sogndal Valley.

Windir ("Warrior" in English) was a black metal band from Sogndal, Norway. The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Terje "Valfar" Bakken, and released its debut album, Sóknardalr, in 1997.

Terje ‘Valfar’ Bakken was the founder and leader of the Norwegian black metal band Windir. He was known for blending traditional folk music with black metal. Sadly, in 2004, he died at the young age of 25 after getting lost in a snowstorm. Let’s take a closer look at the life, music, and tragic end of Valfar.

Jan 14, 2004 · Heavy Metal Musician. He was the lead singer of the popular Norwegian heavy metal band "Windir". Originally formed as one man project, 'Valfar' as he was known to his legion of fans, Bakken released two albums at first by himself …

Valfar, ein Windir is a 2-disc compilation album by Windir, released in 2004 as a tribute to the band's founder, Terje "Valfar" Bakken, after his death. It contains some new recordings, tributes, live songs, and re-recordings.

Jan 28, 2004 · The surviving members of the Norwegian black metal band WINDIR have issued a statement confirming reports that vocalist Terje "Valfar" Bakken was found dead on Saturday, January 17.

Windir was a black metal band from Sogndal, Norway. The band was formed in 1994 as a one-man-band by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Terje “Valfar” Bakken. As a one-man-band Windir released its debut album “Sóknardalr” in 1997 and “Arntor” in 1999.

Valfar, ein Windir is perhaps the best way to end a band’s career, especially one which ended on such a heart-breaking note. This is a tribute compilation of the absolute highest order, being extremely enjoyable from beginning to end.

Feb 8, 2020 · Terje "Valfar" Bakken (3 September 1978 – 14 January 2004) was the lead singer and founder of the Norwegian black metal band Windir.