User:Haerken/Haerken

Formed in the Autumn of 2007 by guitarist Justin Pryce and bassist Ben Cook, Hærken established a remit to counter the popularity of viking metal with music depicting the rich mythology of the British Isles. They soon recruited lead guitarist John Nicholson-Alexander and drummer Anthony Brewer to complete the lineup and begin writing material.

In 2011 Hærken made their first UK festival appearance at Bloodstock Open Air.