Heimdalls Wacht

Heimdalls Wacht is a German pagan black metal band from Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, active since their formation in 2004. Known for their riff-driven sound and themes drawing from European paganism and folklore, they’ve built a reputation for old-school authenticity, with a discography including *Geisterseher* (2016) and the 2023 return album *Mystagogie – Lieder voll Ewigkeit*. The band, named after Norse mythology’s guardian of the Bifröst bridge, has navigated a fiercely independent path, previously collaborating with labels like Christhunt before moving to Trollzorn Records, while publicly distancing themselves from far-right associations. Lineup details over the years have included members like vocalist Saruman and drummer Winterheart, emphasizing a raw, atmospheric approach that critiques modernity through a lens of ancient ethos.