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Iselder

Iselder
OriginWales
GenresBlack metal
Years active2014–present
LabelsMarwolaeth records, Ukem records
MembersGofid

Iselder (Welsh pronunciation: [iːs'ɛldɛr] meaning "depression[1]" or "lowness") is a black metal solo project by Gofid (Welsh pronunciation: [g oː'vɪd] meaning "sorrow").[2]

Iselder was formed in 2014[3] and self-describes as "Welsh nationalist black metal".[4] Gofid cites bands such as Satanic Warmaster, Tsjuder, Leviathan, Nargaroth and Xasthur as influences on the musical style of Iselder.[2] The songs of Iselder cover aspects of Welsh history and folk culture.[5]

Use of the Welsh language

Many of Iselder's song titles are in Welsh or contain some Welsh lyrics however Gofid is not a fluent Welsh speaker[2] and many of the lyrics are in English. When younger, Gofid did not learn Welsh, believing the language to be close to dying and not viewing it important that the Welsh language thrived. However their view has now changed and they actively incorporate the Welsh language into their music where they can.[6]

Controversies

The release of the album "Welsh Nationalist Black Metal" in 2021 attracted controversy over its use of imagery. The decision to release 33 cassettes, the choice of white as a colour for the cassette and the use of the Eryr Wen were interpreted by some as sympathy with Nazi ideology.[6] This was despite the j-card of this release including a quote saying “Being Welsh means belonging, feeling that we belong, whatever our language, colour or religion.”[6]

The release of Iselder's second album, "Metal Du Gwir Cymreig", was initially planned for later that same year but was delayed when Gofid was arrested under suspicion of inciting arson and criminal damage.[5] The investigation took five months during which time Gofid's phone, PC and all Iselder merchandise were seized, delaying release of the album.[5]

The charges related to a parody t-shirt he created saying "Burn your local holiday home" which both referenced the arson attacks by Meibion Glyndŵr[1] and "Burn your local church" t-shirts.[6] The lyrics to Iselder's song "Llosgi Bwriadol" ( Welsh pronunciation: [ɬɔsgiː bwriːaːdɔl] meaning "arson"), which discusses the holiday home burnings in the 1980s and 1990s,[7] also came under police scrutiny before all charges were dropped.[5]

Discography

Release date Title Format Label
6 April 2017 Oer Demo Self-released
15 December 2017 Dechrau Album Self-produced
25 April 2018 Gwaglewch EP Self-released
10 July 2018 Yma o Hyd (cover) Single Self-released
17 November 2018 Annûn Split album with Merciless Savage Marwolaeth Records
1 March 2021 Welsh Nationalist Black Metal EP Marwolaeth Records
1 July 2021 Fe Godwn Ni Eto EP Marwolaeth Records
15 April 2022 Metel Du Gwir Cymreig Album Marwolaeth Records
15 July 2022 Shattered EP Marwolaeth Records
17 February 2023 Cynefin Album Ukem Records
15 September 2024 Gogoniant Album Marwolaeth Records
5 June 2026 The 36th Division Album Marwolaeth Records

References

  1. ^ a b "Album Review: Iselder – Metel Du Gwir Cymreig". 12 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Rowlands, Neil (2018-07-19). "Interview with Gofid of Welsh Black Metal band Iselder – Parallel.cymru: Bilingual Welsh digital magazine". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  3. ^ "Iselder". BandMix.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  4. ^ "Iselder Facebook page". Facebook.
  5. ^ a b c d Dima, Daniela (2024-06-27). "Iselder announced their fourth album". Din Intunerec. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  6. ^ a b c d Admin. "Iselder Interview exclusive – RPM Online". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  7. ^ Juan, Dark (2022-05-09). "Iselder – Metel Du Gwir Cymreig (True Welsh Black Metal)". Ever Metal. Retrieved 2025-07-09.

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