#runemagick

[thethroneislost]

Runemagick Sweden Band photos and their 1998 debut LP "The Supreme Force of Eternity"

A swedish death/doom band with a very thick guitar tone that manages to create crushing, dissonant riffs. Definitely one of the better Swedish bands.

[lesdeuxmuses]

Runemagick - Resurrection In Blood (Nomad Snakepit Productions, 2021)

[theparanoid]

Runemagick - Envenom

2005 Album

[desertboogierecordneedle]

OCEAN CHIEF (an underrated gem)

Ocean Chief is a sludge/stoner doom metal band hailing from Mjölby, Sweden, known for their monolithic sound and lengthy, riff-heavy compositions.

The band was formed in 2001 by guitarist Björn Andersson and drummer-vocalist Tobias Larsson, who have remained the core creative forces throughout its existence. Emerging from the Swedish underground metal scene, Ocean Chief quickly established themselves as a standout act in the doom genre, blending the slow, crushing heaviness of stoner doom with sludge influences and occasional psychedelic undertones.

The band’s journey began with their first demo in 2002, laying the groundwork for their distinctive style—characterized by extended song structures, often exceeding 20 minutes, and a raw, unpolished energy.

Their debut full-length album, Tor, arrived in 2004, showcasing their ability to craft expansive, heavy soundscapes that drew comparisons to bands like Sleep and Electric Wizard, though with a unique Scandinavian twist. This release marked their entry into the broader doom-metal community and set the tone for their uncompromising approach.

In 2006, Ocean Chief released Den Förste, a pivotal album that not only solidified their reputation but also introduced a significant shift: the band began writing lyrics exclusively in Swedish. This change added a layer of cultural identity to their music, reflecting their roots and enhancing the atmospheric quality of their work. The album’s title, translating to "The First," hinted at a thematic exploration of primal forces, a recurring motif in their catalog.

The band continued to evolve with subsequent releases. Sten (2009), meaning "Stone" in Swedish, further refined their sound, emphasizing dense, riff-driven compositions with a gritty edge.

By 2013, Universums Härd ("The Core of the Universe") showcased a dynamic progression, incorporating shorter songs and more up-tempo sections while retaining their signature heaviness. This album reflected a band confident in experimenting within their established framework, exploring cosmic and existential themes.

Ocean Chief has also collaborated with other acts in the doom scene, releasing splits such as The Northern Lights with Runemagick and a split with Kongh, broadening their reach and influence.

Over the years, their lineup expanded beyond the original trio—completed by bassist Jocke Pettersson—to include additional members like guitarist Christian Sandberg (joining in 2012) and synthesizer player Johan, enhancing their live performances and studio recordings with new textures.

Despite their prolific output, Ocean Chief has remained a relatively low-profile band, prioritizing their art over extensive touring. They’ve played select festival gigs and Swedish dates but have expressed logistical challenges in pursuing international shows, reflecting their grounded, DIY ethos.

Their latest full-length, Den Tredje (2020), continues their tradition of delivering heavy, immersive doom, proving their enduring relevance in the genre.

Ocean Chief’s story is one of persistence and authenticity. From their origins in Mjölby to their status as a cult favorite in the doom metal underground, they’ve carved out a niche with their majestic, riff-laden journeys—music that evokes Norse mythology, ancient lore, and the raw power of nature, all while staying true to their vision.

[triste-guillotine]

RUNEMAGICK “Beyond the Cenotaph of Mankind” LP 2023 (’...They chant for me, like a call from the tombs. Conjure me free, like ascending fumes...’)

1. Archaic Magick (After the Red Sun) 2. Endless Night and Eternal End 3. Revocation of Spectral Paths 4. The Storm Rode Beyond the Firmament 5. Nocturnal Deities of Winter 6. Beyond the Cenotaph of Mankind

https://runemagick.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-cenotaph-of-mankind-2

[oonathefaewitch]

✧ 𝔚𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥𝔠𝔯𝔞𝔣𝔱 𝔏𝔢𝔰𝔰𝔬𝔫 Յ

⋆ tools, clothing and names ⋆

about working tools, knife, marking in metal, sword, other tools, dress, jewelry, horned helmet, inscriptions, your witch name

յ. the working tools are dictated by the tradition, usually every witch has a personal knife that in many traditions is called athame, it usually has a steel or iron double-edge blade and the length should be whatever feels comfortable for you

շ. if you're not able to make one you can adapt an existing knife, the main point is that it should have something made by you, so get a knife (such as a hunting knife) and replace the handle and/or carve your craft name or monogram on it, don't worry if you have one you think was used to murder someone, cause all tools after being made will be ritually cleansed and purified before use to remove any negative vibrations, then they'll be personally charged and consecrated

Յ. the knife is your personal and magical tool and as such is something very special, so it'll not do to simply go to a store and buy and unaltered ready-made knife, you have to work on it to make it your own

կ. there are two ways you can etch the blade to inscribe something on it: you can use wax, cut into that what you want on the blade, pour on acid or some other etching agent and then wash it after some minutes, or you can engrave the blade, writing on it with a proper engraving tool that can be motorized, it's still effective but this method doesn't give a solid marking as the acid etching

Տ. the knife can substitute the sword, that is usually not essential but many covens like to have a coven sword, usually used to mark the circle at the start of every meeting

ճ. other ritual tools are the wand, staff, bell, burin (or white-handled knife, an engraving tool used to mark the name or sigil ritually on your magickal tools) and cords, which use will depend on the path you decide to follow also, even if it's recommended to work naked, if you prefer not to you can wear a robe, that can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, the material can be whichever but natural materials are preferred the book then illustrates a simple method to make one: first you have to measure from wrist to wrist with your arms outstretched for the height of the material, then from the nape of the neck to the ground for the length needed of material, fold it inside-out, cut each side as indicated and sew the sides

most witches used to wear white robes, lately more colors appears at festivals and in various traditions, a few wear black but, while acknowledging that it's a powerful color, some think it plays up the misconception of equating Witchcraft to Satanism and it should be avoided, this is a religion of nature and nature is made of color, so let's use them more! other things used can be jewelry, in some traditions used to signify ranks, usually made of silver or copper, and horned helmets, usually used by the priest in some rites where they specifically represents the God

Դ. about your craft name to etch on your working tools, there are a number of different magickal alphabets that can be used, the most popular are various runic alphabets and the theban form of writing the word rune means mystery or secret in early english and it's charged with overtones, the book then shows the Saex-Wica runic alphabet, specifying that if there are double letters in a word any of the glyphs can be written backwards giving a mirror image

now, by starting the witchcraft path you are starting your life anew, so why not start it with a name or your choosing? Many choose a name that reflects their personality or describes them cause names are important, and powerful to choose a name you have to check out numerologically the ones you'd like, there are different systems of numerology but the one described here is the most commonly used, let's give an example: Jessica born on 15 march 1962 wants to call herself Rowena Jessica will have to find her birth number by adding each digit of her date of birth, so 1+5+3+1+9+6+2=27 and bring that down to a single digit so 2+7=9, note that it's important to include all the digits of the year too after having found the birth number she'll have to find out the number of the name she chose, Rowena, so she'll have to number each letter of the alphabet from 1 to 9 as in picture and then sum up the numbers as before, so 9+6+5+5+5+1=31=4

if, as in this case, the number of your chosen name doesn't match you birth number, you could add letters to it to reach the right number, or try with another possible one

Ց. choose your own name and write it in various forms - your witch name should match your birth number cause it's the one thing about you that is unchanging and by doing that you are aligning with the same vibration of the moment you chose to be born once you have found a proper witch name, practice writing it in various forms of magickal script

գ. here is an example of the name Galadriel written in Saxon runes and its monogram:

from Raymond Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, the Big Blue Book recommended supplementary reading:

Witchcraft from the Inside by Raymond Buckland 

The Meaning of Witchcraft by Gerald B. Gardner

Numerology by Vincent Lopez

[thethroneislost]

quite bored today

[lesdeuxmuses]

Runemagick - Beyond The Cenotaph Of Mankind (Hammerheart Records, 2023)

[metalsongoftheday]

Wednesday, June 22: Runemagick, “In the Sign of the Dragon Star”

Runemagick was often described as “ultra-heavy metal”, and tracks like the remarkably titled “In the Sign of the Dragon Star” certainly made the case for that label.  Besides its unwieldy length, the churning guitars and Niklas Rudolfsson’s goth/doom/death vocals gave the number an oppressive weight. It was almost too much, but Daniel Moilanen’s intelligent drumming provided a nice mix of momentum, dynamics and atmosphere.  Into Desolate Realms was actually Runemagick’s tenth album, so it was something of a marvel that they were able to maintain this sound for over 20 years with such consistency, but if nothing else “In the Sign of the Dragon Star” showed that there was still something distinct and powerful about their approach.

[restinfesteringslime]

Enter the Realm of Death Runemagick Enter the Realm of Death

[theparanoid]

Runemagick - Darkness Death Doom

(2003, full album)

[Death Doom Metal]

[lysakarell]

Germanic Runes PRINT Elder Futhark Runic Alphabet

Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the runic alphabets. It was a writing system used by the Germanic peoples for dialects.

Art by Lysa Karell

ATROPA PARCAE STORE

[spooky-spades]

My altar and tarot reading from the recent lunar eclipse. After about an hour of meditation and cleansing I’d noticed the rosemary in my blue moon water bowl had formed runes too.