Taakes fifth studio album, Noregs Vaapen, sees the band refine their True Norwegian Black Metal sound, but also take a step further and include some new elements. The album is filled with Hoest’s trademark riffs, melodies and vocals, but also includes more unpredictable parts more black’n’roll grooves, ice cold mellotrons, and white trash banjo.

Following a horde of praising reviews, the band was nominated for “Best Metal Album of 2011” in the Norwegian Grammys (Spellemannsprisen).

As one of the forebearers of traditional True Norwegian Black Metal, Taake has in the recent years become a more active touring band. With a steady touring lineup, the band is now a highly professional live act with the charismatic and wild performance of vocalist Hoest in front. The band has gotten rave reviews of concerts and festival appearances in all major European magazines the past few years, and is one of the most unique Black Metal acts around.

With five critically acclaimed albums to choose from, they deliver a varied show with a great mix of new and old songs. The band also have a strong and dedicated fanbase. Taake is one of the few Norwegian black metal bands left that still has the old atmosphere and presence, and they deliver an ice cold and unique show of pure True Norwegian Black Metal that any black metal fan should experience.