New Borknagar drummer announced
February 22, 2012 | Author Jens F. Ryland
Yes, the rumours are true, the new Borknagar drummer is Baard Kolstad.
Borknagar - Baard Kolstad
Baard was also presented as the new ICS Vortex drummer just last week and I already saw some speculations drawing the correct lines in here.
Baard is a bit younger then the rest of us geezers, but his entry into the music scene is quite amazing. Baard was “discovered” by Mr Vortex himself in the spring 2011 while recording in Toproom Studio with a band. Just after this both Borknagar and ICS Vortex were asked to participate in the anniversary recording of Metallica’s Black Album, and as Asgeir Mickelson was unavailable, Vortex called up Baard and asked him to play on the song.
Baard has a very well visited Youtube channel which I don’t think needs any explanation, just enter and have a look for yourself; Baard Kolstad Youtube
Borknagar - Baard Kolstad
The last achievement Baard did was to win the World Championship in v-drums arranged by Roland in January 2012, have a look at this video:
And you can watch his winning performance here:
You can Baard’s Facebook page and chat to the man himself if you like. Later on there will be a post up on the Borknagar website with some comments from Øystein and Baard.
————Jens
12 Responses to “New Borknagar drummer announced”
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Any news??
HAIL!
When new update?
I want to know about Inferno and if was recorded for a future DVD, besides how was the preview on stage with Garm, come on Jens tell us something!
I’m so curious when the next album will be out so we can hear Baard on record! I wonder how many people are gonna be confused by the timing and think that he performed on Urd.
The kid surely can handle the drums. It would be great if you could post a video of him playing son classic Borknagar kick ass song, like The Genuine Pulse or basically any Asgeir stuff :p
I do believe he’s mentioned he will do this yes.
——–Jens
Interesting, some months ago suprising, but very good choice, I hope
AHHH such great news!!!
I knew it! I told you!
Looks like he’s coming from a 100% progressive background, which is excellent and quite intriguing. I wonder how he’ll play the fastest songs and what he’ll bring to the table.
Congrats!
Ah, here we are
———Jens
Just waiting for Kveldulf entering to say: “I told you so”!!
————Jens
Excellent, this kid is amazing. I think this makes Borknagar all the more interesting…so much talent in one band!
—-Jens