Striborg is an enigmatic figure in the realm of black metal, a genre known for its atmospheric and often foreboding soundscapes. The sole member behind Striborg is the Australian musician Sin Nanna, who named the project after the Slavic god of winds and storms. Sin Nanna commenced this dark musical endeavor in the mid-1990s, initially under the name Kathaaria, but adopted the moniker Striborg to better encapsulate his music's cold and windswept aesthetic. With a prolific output, Striborg has become a cult icon within black metal circles, characterized by a distinctive blend of raw production, ambient textures, and an intense, solitary emotion that seems to encapsulate the harsh Tasmanian wilderness.

Striborg's sonic explorations are steeped in themes of nature, solitude, and introspection, often venturing into the realms of depressive and ambient black metal. The project's most recent releases, such as "Lost in a Dream (The Maladaptive Daydream Mix)" and "As the Dark Clouds Gather, then Dissipate," continue to reflect Sin Nanna's evolution as an artist who is not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre. Albums like "Forever Dark and Bitterly Cold" and "Hiding in the Shadows of a Long Dark Void..." add to the sprawling and otherworldly discography, inviting listeners to traverse bleak and enigmatic auditory landscapes. Striborg remains a solitary figure within the black metal scene, committed to crafting soundtracks for the darkest and most remote corners of the human experience.

Genres

Australian Black Metal

Australian Metal

Autonomous Black Metal

Depressive Black Metal

Forest Black Metal

Keller Synth

Latest Release

Our Lips Are Sealed

Striborg

Single - Released April 12, 2024