Taake is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, active since 1993 under the name Thule before Hoest (Ørjan Stedjeberg) renamed it in 1995 - 'taake' being the old spelling of the Norwegian word for fog. Hoest is the sole permanent member, writing all the music and singing all lyrics in his native Norwegian dialect, printed in Norse runes. The debut trilogy (1999-2005) built the band's cult reputation, and eight studio albums later Taake remains one of the most uncompromising voices in true Norwegian black metal.
Taake released their eighth studio album 'Et hav av avstand' on September 1, 2023 via Dark Essence Records, comprising four tracks totalling 42 minutes.
Taake completed a 14-date European tour in March 2024, supported by Nordjevel and Theotoxin.
Taake performed at Steelfest Open Air in Hyvinkää, Finland on May 15, 2025.
Taake is scheduled to headline Beyond the Gates festival in Bergen on August 2, 2025.
In 2023, Taake were forced to cancel a planned tour of Australia following complaints from a student association.
concert19:00Norwegian black metal band Taake performs at Monument in Göteborg with Swedish support act Svartkonst.
concert19:00Norwegian black metal band Taake performs with Swedish support act Svartkonst in Stockholm.
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Norwegian black metal band Taake takes the stage with Swedish Svartkonst at Club Deströyer.